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KR56 VSK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,564 mi
Last recorded135,564 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR56 VSK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 135,564 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 130,576 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

both wiper blades starting to split

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2018 125,466 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 125,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 115,817 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust mounting broken

engine light on

Fail 13 Oct 2017 115,817 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust mounting broken

engine light on

Pass 17 Oct 2016 106,545 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 106,540 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 100,594 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 100,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 93,040 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

offside rear tyre cut on tread and worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,704 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop light not working

Pass 4 Oct 2011 50,730 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 17 Dec 2009 28,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres have very slight perishing

front tyres on approx 3mm

high level brake light some bulbs not working but over 50% are working

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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KR56 VSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR56 VSK, 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 KR56 VSK registered?

KR56 VSK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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