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K22 DUD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

111,220 mi
Last recorded111,220 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK22 DUD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 111,220 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 110,400 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 82,444 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 77,882 miles

High level brake light not working.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 70,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working.

Fail 22 Apr 2015 70,257 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,133 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative customer advised it has been disconected

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 53,254 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside rear tyre has started to perish badly on the sidewalls

Fail 29 Apr 2013 53,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

High level brake light not working

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside rear tyre has started to perish badly on the sidewalls

Pass 24 Apr 2012 40,076 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 25 May 2011 21,356 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,774 miles

Nearside rear tyre age related deterioration

Offside rear tyre age related deterioration & sidewall damage (NOT considered excessive)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 18,774 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre age related deterioration

Offside rear tyre age related deterioration & sidewall damage (NOT considered excessive)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,309 miles

All four tyres starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre sidewall impact damage (cords NOT exposed)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 13,309 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

All four tyres starting to deteriorate

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre sidewall impact damage (cords NOT exposed)

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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K22 DUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K22 DUD, 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 K22 DUD registered?

K22 DUD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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