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KB55 AFU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,735 mi
Last recorded53,735 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 53,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,646 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 51,641 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 50,053 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 49,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 49,422 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 44,896 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 43,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,559 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 38,848 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,824 miles

engine oil on minimum

offside front tyre wearing both edges & tread on 3mm

various oil leaks

Fail 21 Jan 2011 35,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

engine oil on minimum

offside front tyre wearing both edges & tread on 3mm

various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 26,425 miles

eng oil level low

n/s/r tyre getting low

o/s wiper split

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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KB55 AFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB55 AFU, 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 KB55 AFU registered?

KB55 AFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 January 2006.

Is KB55 AFU safe to buy?

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