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KR06 JRZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

99,294 mi
Last recorded99,294 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 JRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2026 99,294 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn main axle bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF, OSF and OSR starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 97,969 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 97,963 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 96,552 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Not as bright as it should be (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 96,552 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured Not as bright as it should be (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse light not working

Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,322 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater dimmer than it should be (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Aug 2023 94,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side repeater dimmer than it should be (4.4.3 (a))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,956 miles

Reverse lights not working

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,956 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to cloud over (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to cloud over (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Fail 27 Jul 2021 87,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to cloud over (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output starting to cloud over (4.1.4 (b))

Reverse lights not working

Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,957 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 27 Jul 2020 83,956 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine management light on

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 81,024 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 78,959 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 76,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 73,672 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,373 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 70,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 68,042 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 68,042 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 26 May 2012 58,941 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 58,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs slightly pitted inner face

Front brake pads worn inner

Front tyres wearing inner face

Rear tyres perished and split

Pass 23 May 2011 47,570 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 JRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 JRZ, 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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KR06 JRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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