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KT06 UPM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,722 mi
Last recorded111,722 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT06 UPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 111,722 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 111,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 104,787 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 104,785 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

0/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked and perished

Pass 21 Sep 2016 97,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 87,273 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 87,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 79,895 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)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 71,685 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 49,029 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 38,400 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 38,400 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,504 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 UPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,398cc 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 KT06 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

KT06 UPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 August 2006.

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