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KS06 VHO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

144,024 mi
Last recorded144,024 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 VHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 144,024 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 138,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 132,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 121,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,503 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 108,834 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 101,351 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 95,549 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 90,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 77,085 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front and offside rear tyre tread perished

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2016 76,982 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front and offside rear tyre tread perished

exhaust mounting deteriorated

Pass 28 May 2015 67,118 miles

o/s door mirror glass loose

Fail 27 May 2015 67,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s door mirror glass loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,241 miles

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

N/s front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,971 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 49,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 45,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 35,039 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 35,039 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 26,363 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)

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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KS06 VHO 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 85%.

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 KS06 VHO, 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 KS06 VHO registered?

KS06 VHO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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