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KO06 YST

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,386 mi
Last recorded96,386 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO06 YST
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 96,386 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 96,204 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 95,296 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 94,407 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 94,405 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 93,714 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 93,714 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 92,930 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55X16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 90,272 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 86,986 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 86,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,321 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,150 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 80,148 miles

Headlamp switch faulty does not turn main beam off when on (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Sep 2013 67,284 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, system still fully supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 8 Sep 2013 67,284 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust mount broken, system still fully supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 58,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 58,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 48,175 miles

FRONT & REAR DISCS HAVE WORN & ALSO LIPPED (REARS ALSO SCORED) (PLZ REF2SPEC) .Thanx.

Pass 26 Sep 2010 37,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 25,305 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 YST is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YST, 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 YST registered?

KO06 YST is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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