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KD55 ZRG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

69,540 mi
Last recorded69,540 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD55 ZRG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 69,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 69,538 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2025 61,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 56,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 52,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 52,716 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 49,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 49,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 46,526 miles

Centre exhaust support corroding

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear Tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2020 43,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 41,976 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 37,643 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise tracking to be checked

oil filler cap adrift

Fail 23 Jan 2017 37,643 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise tracking to be checked

oil filler cap adrift

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,572 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 35,058 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2014 34,000 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 24 Jan 2013 21,643 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,066 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 17,164 miles

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged and has nail in tread

Pass 26 Jan 2010 15,375 miles

some damage n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 7 Jan 2009 12,681 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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KD55 ZRG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KD55 ZRG, 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 KD55 ZRG registered?

KD55 ZRG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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