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KJ06 FOC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

30,828 mi
Last recorded30,828 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ06 FOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 30,828 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 28,777 miles

Bonnet damaged Nearside front bumper/wing damaged Nearside headlamp housing damaged Nearside lower sill damaged

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 28,777 miles

Bonnet damaged Nearside front bumper/wing damaged Nearside headlamp housing damaged Nearside lower sill damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2012 26,287 miles

Bonnet damaged and not closing properly

Front bumper damaged

Nearside front indicator outer casing missing

Nearside front wheel arch damaged

Nearside headlamp cracked

Offside rear foglamp damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2012 26,287 miles

Bonnet damaged and not closing properly

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front indicator outer casing missing

Nearside front wheel arch damaged

Nearside headlamp cracked

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

Offside rear foglamp damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2011 23,424 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 18,382 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 18,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 15,437 miles

front brake pads getting low

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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KJ06 FOC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KJ06 FOC, 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 KJ06 FOC registered?

KJ06 FOC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KJ06 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KJ06 FOC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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