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KR06 KTL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,512 mi
Last recorded106,512 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 106,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear inner sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rearmost bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 102,434 miles

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

Brake pedal very spongy.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Fail 15 May 2023 102,434 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal very spongy.

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush perished and has slight movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill by axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Reverse lamp inoperative.

Suspension components show light corrosion, advise to monitor.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 102,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low and crumbling. Discs corroded/lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing ()

Nearside Sill badly bent

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

Reverse light inoperative

Fail 21 Feb 2022 102,273 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pedal feels spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads low and crumbling. Discs corroded/lipped. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing ()

Nearside Sill badly bent

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

Reverse light inoperative

Pass 5 Feb 2021 101,884 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 101,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 95,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 80,979 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 66,992 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 66,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre uneven

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 54,373 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,604 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 44,604 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished/cracked and under inflated

Pass 10 Jan 2011 38,723 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 32,540 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,514 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)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 27,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 KTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KTL, 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 KTL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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