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KT06 AFV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

95,607 mi
Last recorded95,607 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 AFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,607 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Fail 11 Dec 2025 95,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Reverse lamp not working

Pass 6 Dec 2024 94,669 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 93,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp cracked

Fail 7 Dec 2023 93,139 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked lense (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear reverse lamp cracked

Pass 5 Dec 2022 89,925 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 89,925 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,202 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 83,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror housing (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 13 Dec 2019 80,013 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper lower retaining Clips missing

Nearside Front Lower side engine Undertray slightly insecure

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror casing slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked and condensation within lamp

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Fail 7 Dec 2019 80,012 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Deteriorated, split and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper lower retaining Clips missing

Nearside Front Lower side engine Undertray slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose Wing mirror casing slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Light lens cracked and condensation within lamp

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Spare tyre defective Tyre soft ()

Vehicle Undertrays fitted obscuring view to underside

Pass 11 Dec 2018 76,572 miles

Boot full of material

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 76,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Boot full of material

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,209 miles

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 71,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 66,984 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 66,982 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,915 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,915 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 62,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 55,610 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,217 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 44,217 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 37,426 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 29,821 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,149 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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KT06 AFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 KT06 AFV, 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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KT06 AFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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