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KR06 KBV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,431 mi
Last recorded132,431 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR06 KBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 132,431 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 130,024 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 5 Sep 2023 122,056 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both drum sticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess. Manufactured 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft heat shield rubbing on cv joint

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine stabiliser deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 122,056 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust corroded

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both drum sticks (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to excess. Manufactured 2017 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft heat shield rubbing on cv joint

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both deteriorated (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Engine stabiliser deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 106,923 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 106,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 98,517 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 92,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 83,451 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 83,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 72,623 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated still preventing water or dirt ingress

Pass 1 Sep 2017 66,423 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2017 66,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and misshaped (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 61,531 miles

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn unevenly (feathered)

Very minor fluctuation on front brake readings

Pass 2 Sep 2015 53,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 49,631 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 46,067 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,903 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer & centre bracket corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 33,531 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 29,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2009 23,601 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 23,601 miles

o/s/f tyre scrubbed inner edge

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 KBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

KR06 KBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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