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FT06 KBZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,955 mi
Last recorded141,955 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 KBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 141,955 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 137,510 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 133,781 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3/4 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 129,342 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2020 125,731 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,736 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 113,023 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise rear number plate damaged (causing slightly sharp edges)

advise reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jul 2018 113,022 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted NOTE TYRE POSSIBLY DAMAGED WITH WHEEL RIM DAMAGE. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

advise n/s/r mud flap loose

advise rear number plate damaged (causing slightly sharp edges)

advise reverse light inop

Pass 21 Jun 2017 108,201 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Non repairable puncture, has been ran on low pressure

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,370 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 104,917 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 104,427 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 104,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

(High level brake) light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 103,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 100,385 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 95,767 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 85,729 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 85,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FT06 KBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT06 KBZ, 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 FT06 KBZ registered?

FT06 KBZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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