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KL06 WCR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

99,094 mi
Last recorded99,094 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL06 WCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 99,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 99,094 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 95,223 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 95,223 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 92,872 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 92,872 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,784 miles

engine managment lamp indicates a fault

Fail 27 Apr 2018 88,784 miles

engine managment lamp indicates a fault

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 85,717 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 26 Apr 2017 85,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 26 Apr 2016 83,557 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 79,585 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 79,398 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 May 2014 75,654 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 75,569 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,747 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 61,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 61,366 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 48,426 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 48,426 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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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KL06 WCR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KL06 WCR, 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 KL06 WCR registered?

KL06 WCR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is KL06 WCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL06 WCR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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