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BK03 JES

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

48,379 mi
Last recorded48,379 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 JES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 48,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2026 48,379 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 38,616 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 38,614 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 38,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,178 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 37,178 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 35,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 33,838 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,163 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 29,883 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 27,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 24,008 miles

windscreen chip outside swept area

Pass 12 Mar 2016 20,666 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 17,100 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 14,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 11,478 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 7,947 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 6,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 4,874 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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BK03 JES is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BK03 JES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 JES registered?

BK03 JES is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 March 2006.

Is BK03 JES safe to buy?

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