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KR06 JRX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,968 mi
Last recorded139,968 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 JRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2024 139,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

ball joint covers poor

front pads getting low

Pass 30 Nov 2023 128,918 miles

slight play n/s steering tie bar

Fail 30 Nov 2023 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight play n/s steering tie bar

Pass 1 Dec 2022 118,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Fail 30 Nov 2022 118,282 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + very worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Sill damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2021 108,841 miles

osr tyre very much on limit

slight play rack ns

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,655 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 98,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,312 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2018 74,300 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2017 63,847 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 53,466 miles

REAR PADS LOW

Pass 16 Jun 2015 50,056 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 50,056 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,895 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 41,611 miles

abs light on

traction control light on

Fail 28 May 2013 41,611 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

abs light on

traction control light on

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,671 miles

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,791 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 19,115 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 15,239 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 JRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

KR06 JRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

Is KR06 JRX safe to buy?

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