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K50 SOO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

27,926 mi
Last recorded27,926 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 SOO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 27,926 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 27,581 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 27,359 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 27,072 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 27,072 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 26,506 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 26,189 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 25,900 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 25,312 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Aug 2017 24,994 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 24,298 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 23,360 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

Item removed from drivers view prior to test.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 22,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 26 Sep 2013 21,788 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 19,701 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 17,226 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 14,051 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 10,751 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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K50 SOO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 K50 SOO, 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

How do I check the history of K50 SOO?

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What year was K50 SOO registered?

K50 SOO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is K50 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 SOO shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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