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AU55 KSO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

116,520 mi
Last recorded116,520 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 KSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2023 116,520 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 May 2022 114,342 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 113,648 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2020 110,611 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 108,979 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 105,481 miles

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Near side steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2015 99,307 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

front tyres worn on inner edges - offside badly worn

Pass 10 Sep 2014 91,961 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 91,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,546 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 86,542 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,798 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs inner faces rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,590 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 52,742 miles

Nearside headlight at upper aim limit.

Offside driveshaft loose in g/box housing.

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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AU55 KSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU55 KSO, 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 AU55 KSO registered?

AU55 KSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 February 2006.

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The MOT history for AU55 KSO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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