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KP06 MKZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,573 mi
Last recorded132,573 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 MKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2026 132,573 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,676 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,730 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive & coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 125,730 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive & coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 116,329 miles

Front Coolant leak rear of engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ends by ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ends by ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 116,328 miles

Central Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongey and creeps under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Coolant leak rear of engine

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ends by ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread and poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effort

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ends by ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars in center of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear parking brake low effort

Pass 12 Sep 2020 109,280 miles

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

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

rear brake pads over half worn

Pass 9 Sep 2019 101,319 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 98,045 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 94,134 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,824 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,531 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 72,472 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 70,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 58,709 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,777 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 38,601 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 31,313 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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KP06 MKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KP06 MKZ, 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 KP06 MKZ registered?

KP06 MKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 May 2006.

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