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FL06 ZKS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

73,951 mi
Last recorded73,951 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL06 ZKS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 73,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 72,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2025 72,411 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 70,480 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 68,717 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 68,717 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 67,553 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2021 65,364 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 64,644 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch cover damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2019 61,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 56,962 miles

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Fail 22 Jan 2018 56,962 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 1 Feb 2017 52,085 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 18 Jan 2016 48,821 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING RUSTY...

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDE WALLS...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 45,985 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 45,985 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,085 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALL...

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,085 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE CRACKING SIDEWALLS...

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS CRACKING SIDEWALL...

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 39,149 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT RUSTY...

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX RUSTY...

Pass 19 Dec 2011 34,278 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED...

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,404 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,398 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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FL06 ZKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FL06 ZKS, 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 FL06 ZKS registered?

FL06 ZKS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is FL06 ZKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL06 ZKS shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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