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KM06 PZL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,144 mi
Last recorded106,144 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 106,144 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 104,315 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play please keep checked or renew (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 100,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 95,939 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 95,939 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 92,681 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 92,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 81,537 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 75,109 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 75,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 63,536 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 50,778 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,311 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 17 Apr 2012 42,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 3 May 2011 33,381 miles

both rear tyres are cracking on out side wall

exhaust brackets broken on centre box

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 22,256 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,383 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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KM06 PZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KM06 PZL, 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 KM06 PZL registered?

KM06 PZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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