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KP06 YGV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,364 mi
Last recorded138,364 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 YGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 138,364 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 134,431 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 134,431 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2024 131,056 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 127,078 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 123,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 120,126 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON NSF RACK END

Pass 20 May 2020 116,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 106,114 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,114 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 96,554 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 96,554 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel RACK END (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 84,038 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 84,038 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 74,531 miles

both front discs pitted and worn on inner surface

both rear discs lipped and worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016 74,531 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

both front discs pitted and worn on inner surface

both rear discs lipped and worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 64,396 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket broken

Pass 3 Mar 2014 54,509 miles

hangar broken from centre of exhaust. still deemed secure

Pass 26 Feb 2013 44,786 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,098 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 35,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,274 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,265 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGV, 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 YGV registered?

KP06 YGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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