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KC06 TSU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,598 mi
Last recorded114,598 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 TSU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 114,598 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Fail 5 Jun 2025 114,483 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative.

Pass 15 May 2024 107,957 miles

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge

Fail 13 May 2024 107,957 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Top suspension mount has play

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing and worn low on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2023 102,176 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) significant play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 102,166 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) significant play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorated condition (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2022 90,988 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2019 84,927 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 75,129 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting starting to deteriorate (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and back (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 75,129 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 65,629 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust mount deteriorated

Fail 20 Sep 2017 65,629 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

center exhaust mount deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2016 56,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2015 47,123 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 40,403 miles

o/s front tyre has starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Sep 2013 37,371 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 37,370 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 34,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 22,877 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 17,807 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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KC06 TSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KC06 TSU, 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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KC06 TSU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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