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K99 PLY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

168,405 mi
Last recorded168,405 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK99 PLY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 168,405 miles

Both upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Fail 13 Dec 2024 168,335 miles

Emissions unable to be completed All levels to high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both upper Top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play

Pass 1 Dec 2023 163,359 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 161,630 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 158,064 miles

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

o/s/f disc brake back plate corroded. Engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,229 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,591 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 149,583 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 145,580 miles

Both sills corroded lightly at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 145,580 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both sills corroded lightly at rear

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,790 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 138,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2016 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 129,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 129,427 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit measured @3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 118,660 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 105,702 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 105,699 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 99,065 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 99,063 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 89,909 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 74,103 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,848 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 45,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both front tyres "scrubbed out" inner edges recomend tracking checked/adjusted to prevent future damage

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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K99 PLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 K99 PLY, 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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K99 PLY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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