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KL56 FWW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,179 mi
Last recorded116,179 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL56 FWW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 116,179 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated and soft

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery becoming insecure

centre mirror becoming insecure

engine lumpy at idle (intermittent

slight deterioration to headlamps

slight oil leaks

Fail 6 Sep 2022 116,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated and soft

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear coil springs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

battery becoming insecure

centre mirror becoming insecure

engine lumpy at idle (intermittent

slight deterioration to headlamps

slight oil leaks

Pass 8 Sep 2021 107,997 miles

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

centre mirror becoming insecure

engine hunts intermittently at idle

n/s mirror cover damaged and becoming insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished

Fail 8 Sep 2021 107,997 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

centre mirror becoming insecure

engine hunts intermittently at idle

n/s mirror cover damaged and becoming insecure

n/s/r tyre perishing and becoming worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre becoming cracked and perished

Pass 7 Sep 2020 102,612 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre becoming cracked and perished

Nearside mirror housing damaged

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 89,348 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn

Nearside Rear minor perishing to tyre

Nearside mirror housing insecure

Offside Front slight roughness felt from wheel when rotated

Offside Rear minor cracks to rear tyre

Offside registration bulb becoming dim

front brake discs becoming worn and corroded

minor wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

slight oil leaks

Fail 21 Jun 2019 89,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure side mirror case (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively pair (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Jun 2018 77,863 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pair worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall

Fail 5 Dec 2016 60,836 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn around inner edge and cracked around outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 54,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 54,291 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,876 miles

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

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

centre exhaust bracket detached,not insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2013 30,226 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s air bag turned off.

Pass 21 Aug 2012 27,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 27,824 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,088 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 9 Jul 2010 19,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in front suspension top mounts

winscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 11 Jul 2009 14,997 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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KL56 FWW 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 65%.

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 KL56 FWW, 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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KL56 FWW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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