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KL56 WFE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,681 mi
Last recorded82,681 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 82,681 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside sprayed with underseal covering components

Fail 18 Jan 2022 82,662 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 79,676 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 73,501 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 70,221 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 70,221 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 67,811 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 67,807 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 65,137 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 62,615 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 60,100 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 60,100 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 57,187 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 56,296 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 44,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,968 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 34,852 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,252 miles

rear fog lamp & reverse lamp damaged but showing correct colour to rear

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 WFE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol 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 KL56 WFE, 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 KL56 WFE registered?

KL56 WFE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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