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KR06 EAA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,109 mi
Last recorded76,109 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 EAA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 76,109 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 76,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 76,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 73,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth/weakened on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 65,412 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 61,105 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 58,166 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2019 51,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear offside and nearside brake pads low

catalyst heat shield adrift

Pass 18 May 2018 47,720 miles

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish on tread

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

catalytic converter heat shield partially adrift

Fail 18 May 2018 47,720 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake discs showing signs of wear on facs (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre is starting to perish on tread

Rear brake pads are starting to get low

catalytic converter heat shield partially adrift

Pass 5 Jun 2017 43,561 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 38,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low, one side lower than other (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 May 2016 38,639 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working plus water ingress (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low, one side lower than other (3.5.1g)

engine oil level on low mark

Pass 11 Jun 2015 34,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 31,108 miles

n/s/r tyre showing age related cracks in outer side wall and tread

Fail 17 Jun 2014 31,108 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre showing age related cracks in outer side wall and tread

Pass 11 Jul 2012 24,071 miles

wipers worn

Fail 11 Jul 2012 24,071 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

wipers worn

Pass 18 Jul 2011 19,084 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 18,484 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 15,923 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Apr 2009 10,824 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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KR06 EAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KR06 EAA, 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 KR06 EAA registered?

KR06 EAA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is KR06 EAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR06 EAA shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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