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KS06 ZHR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,615 mi
Last recorded97,615 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 ZHR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 97,615 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 94,979 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 91,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 88,245 miles

Nearside outer sill

baffles loose in cat

Fail 18 Aug 2020 88,205 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill front &rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside outer sill

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

baffles loose in cat

Pass 4 Apr 2019 85,953 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 85,943 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,889 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 75,735 miles

exhaust corroded

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

Pass 20 May 2016 66,630 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 16 May 2016 66,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear axle mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 18 May 2015 65,986 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 65,860 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,368 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 60,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 54,887 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 50,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 50,616 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,567 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)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 32,991 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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KS06 ZHR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHR, 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 ZHR registered?

KS06 ZHR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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