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KR55 FGD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,638 mi
Last recorded157,638 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 FGD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 157,638 miles

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

Nearside sill damaged plus slight corrosion

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

Offside sill damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay covers ,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

reverse light lens broken

Fail 24 Jul 2018 157,638 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted coursing tyre to bulge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside sill damaged plus slight corrosion

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside sill damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

engine bay covers ,heat shields and or under trays fitted obscuring some components

reverse light lens broken

Pass 10 Jul 2017 148,186 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front body filler to sill

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tread edge ()

Offside wiper poor, limit

Oil leak ()

corrosion to inner rear sill's

Pass 5 Jul 2016 141,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 141,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,571 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jul 2015 132,502 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2014 121,196 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 115,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 100,802 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 89,127 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 75,333 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 62,114 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,747 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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KR55 FGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR55 FGD, 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 KR55 FGD registered?

KR55 FGD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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