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KG06 KHA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,278 mi
Last recorded46,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG06 KHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 46,278 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 44,212 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 43,011 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 39,970 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 39,970 miles

Offside 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))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 32,427 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of the car (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2019 30,707 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 29,478 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,663 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 28,663 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2016 27,636 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 25,807 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,016 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 22,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres cracking in threaded area

Fail 15 Apr 2013 22,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

tyres cracking in threaded area

Pass 16 Apr 2012 19,603 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 19,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,985 miles

center stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Apr 2010 16,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,357 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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KG06 KHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 KG06 KHA, 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 KG06 KHA registered?

KG06 KHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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