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KT06 SMX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,129 mi
Last recorded115,129 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 SMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 115,129 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 114,832 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2024 114,732 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,653 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount slight movement

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front top strut mount slight movement

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,575 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 100,653 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,607 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 98,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and misshaped on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 98,305 miles

Nearside 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 205/55/16. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished and misshaped on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,644 miles

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 9 Aug 2017 88,642 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Inner Brake pads getting low

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 20 May 2016 81,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted which obscure some components

exhaust centre bracket is broken

Pass 1 Aug 2015 77,359 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 70,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 60,925 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,761 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 45,155 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 45,155 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,137 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 30,491 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 SMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KT06 SMX, 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 KT06 SMX registered?

KT06 SMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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The MOT history for KT06 SMX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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