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KB06 JVK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,602 mi
Last recorded55,602 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 JVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 55,602 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 55,257 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 53,097 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 53,067 miles

Central Front Lower Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack lraking fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2023 51,833 miles

Central Exhaust Heat Shield Loose

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaiter Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Sill Corroded

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

Steering Rack Gaiter Leaking Fluid On Both Sides But Not Excessive

Pass 14 May 2022 49,980 miles

Central Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 48,343 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 47,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Sep 2017 45,457 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 43,385 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 41,706 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,450 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cracking to both rear tyre outer walls

engine oil level low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,499 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2012 28,090 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre perished

Pass 1 Sep 2011 25,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,276 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2009 20,257 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 20,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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KB06 JVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KB06 JVK, 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 KB06 JVK registered?

KB06 JVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 August 2006.

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The MOT history for KB06 JVK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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