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KM06 SYA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,248 mi
Last recorded112,248 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 SYA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 112,248 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 67,856 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 67,854 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 8,790 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 8,778 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,099 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,031 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 52,713 miles

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)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 49,049 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 43,575 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 37,325 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 37,325 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 32,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,539 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads part worn

Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,270 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 17,703 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 SYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SYA, 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 SYA registered?

KM06 SYA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is KM06 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 SYA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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