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KP06 YKY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,251 mi
Last recorded94,251 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP06 YKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 94,251 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 91,628 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 89,427 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 89,414 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill. on both corners. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 87,575 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 84,835 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear inner sills corroded with repairs

covers fitted obstructing view

reverse light not working

Fail 6 Sep 2021 84,835 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear inner sills corroded with repairs

covers fitted obstructing view

reverse light not working

Pass 12 Sep 2020 82,008 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front bottom ball joint/track rod end dust covers deteriorated

corrosion under vehicle

covers fitted obstructing view

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside front cv boot deteriorated

Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,008 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction x 2 (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both front bottom ball joint/track rod end dust covers deteriorated

corrosion under vehicle

covers fitted obstructing view

covers fitted obstructing view

nearside front cv boot deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2019 78,123 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear rev lamp not working

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 28 Aug 2019 78,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear rev lamp not working

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,482 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted obstructing view

engine/gearbox has misting of oil

nearside front cv boot slightly deteriorated

nearside front indicator lens damaged

welding repairs not 100% but secure/satisfactory

Fail 31 Aug 2018 73,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted obstructing view

engine/gearbox has misting of oil

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2017 63,680 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 31 Aug 2017 63,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,217 miles

advise near side rear tyre distorted 205/55/16

Pass 13 May 2015 50,762 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 45,847 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 40,860 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 May 2012 35,661 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 30,115 miles

205/55/16

advise offside front tyre wear step tread

advise tracking

Pass 14 May 2010 24,838 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 20,019 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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KP06 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver 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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

KP06 YKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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