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KJ56 AXM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 AXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 108,525 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 94,873 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 94,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 78,761 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 71,291 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 71,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 61,979 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 61,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 51,863 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 42,015 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 42,015 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres have small cuts to cords no longer than 25mm or 10% of section width

nearside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 10 Feb 2014 34,584 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 27,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside & nearside rear tyres perished sidewalls

rear brakes slightly worn

Pass 12 Apr 2012 21,472 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 21,464 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 19,574 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 16,203 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 12,618 miles

all tyre valves perrishing

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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KJ56 AXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KJ56 AXM, 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 KJ56 AXM registered?

KJ56 AXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 October 2006.

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