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AK06 TKV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

141,864 mi
Last recorded141,864 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 TKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 141,864 miles

All tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 140,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 140,653 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced hole in outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 140,205 miles

Advise small nail in o/s/f tyre.

Pass 28 May 2021 138,706 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 May 2021 138,699 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear axle bushes mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2020 137,325 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 137,325 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 89,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 76,805 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 70,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 67,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 65,499 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,417 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 51,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,292 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 39,280 miles

Please note: both front tyres are close to the legal limit.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,498 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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AK06 TKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK06 TKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AK06 TKV registered?

AK06 TKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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