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KR06 YNG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,677 mi
Last recorded114,677 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2022 114,677 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bad oil leaks

engine emits dense smoke during emissions test ( burning oil )

Pass 23 Apr 2021 108,033 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 108,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 May 2020 97,618 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 97,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 88,899 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 7 May 2019 88,899 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror/indicator insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

engine oil leak

Pass 10 May 2018 80,444 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 8 May 2018 80,444 miles

Central Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 May 2017 71,781 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,297 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 63,296 miles

Offside Front O/s/f tyre, Cracked and close to limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2015 58,147 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 58,147 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 51,455 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 51,455 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 16 May 2012 40,094 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 33,900 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 27,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 21,626 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 YNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YNG, 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 YNG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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