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AU56 KKN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

83,252 mi
Last recorded83,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU56 KKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 83,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 81,936 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 81,936 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer 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 Front Outer 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))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 79,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,506 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 76,091 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 76,091 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 74,647 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 73,511 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake requires slight adjustment

Pass 18 Apr 2019 72,105 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,840 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,728 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 64,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 64,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 62,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2015 62,222 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both nearside front and nearside rear tyres perished on sidewalls both inner and outer.

Centre exhaust clamp and brackets broken but exhaust not insecure.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil sump bung leaking engine oil

Front exhaust flexi has slight blow of exhaust gases.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre has a nail and a screw within the tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole exhaust system deteriorating and demlaminating on silencers.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 60,151 miles

both rear tyres and near side front tyre cracking badly

Pass 28 May 2013 56,386 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 52,145 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 41,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Nov 2009 21,500 miles

Both front wiper blades are split but still clearing screen.

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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AU56 KKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU56 KKN, 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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AU56 KKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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