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KM56 KZB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

86,429 mi
Last recorded86,429 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 KZB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2026 86,429 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) front both

Pass 7 Apr 2025 79,212 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,635 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Apr 2023 67,376 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 67,358 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 59,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 59,691 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 52,400 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 52,367 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))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 46,692 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides outer/inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 44,727 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 44,727 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 40,882 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 36,957 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,776 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,782 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 29,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 26,605 miles

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not returning to its stop

Pass 13 Dec 2012 22,468 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 18,608 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 13,904 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 9,858 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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KM56 KZB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KM56 KZB, 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 KM56 KZB registered?

KM56 KZB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KM56 KZB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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