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KB06 JVO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,524 mi
Last recorded107,524 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB06 JVO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 107,524 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 107,524 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,202 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 107,202 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2023 107,195 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 105,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2022 105,103 miles

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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 100,630 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 97,061 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 97,039 miles

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

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))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 91,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner braking surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 83,448 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has cracks on inner side wall

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect x2 both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 77,262 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and small scratches (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear tyre split on outer sidewall not showing ply or cords

Fail 27 Sep 2017 77,262 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' and small scratches (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre split on outer sidewall not showing ply or cords

Pass 3 Oct 2016 69,289 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 68,172 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 65,309 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/r tyre perished

Pass 2 May 2014 65,309 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/r tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,198 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 50,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear offsidde tyre perishing

Slight marking to windowscreen centre

Pass 6 May 2011 41,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 34,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 34,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 16,465 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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KB06 JVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KB06 JVO, 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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KB06 JVO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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