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KO06 SVU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 SVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 99,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 99,312 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 98,070 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 84,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,239 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 57,899 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 46,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 42,214 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 37,046 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 32,561 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs and pads are worn

Pass 16 May 2016 28,387 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 28,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 25,441 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 23,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 23,673 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 22,217 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 22,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 20,292 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 17,904 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2011 17,904 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,148 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 12,308 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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KO06 SVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc 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 KO06 SVU, 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 KO06 SVU registered?

KO06 SVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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