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K6 ECP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,809 mi
Last recorded72,809 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK6 ECP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 72,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 64,663 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 55,469 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 55,469 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 45,373 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 45,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 37,955 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,661 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 34,661 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,330 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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K6 ECP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K6 ECP, 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 K6 ECP registered?

K6 ECP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is K6 ECP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K6 ECP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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