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KU06 DLN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,075 mi
Last recorded120,075 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 DLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 120,075 miles

TB & SERV?,,REVERSERS INOP,,,,,,,,,,,205/55/16 X 4,,O/SILL HSC,,,,,,

Fail 27 Jun 2019 120,075 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NSF & OSF = BOTH ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, (4.1.2 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt **********NSF & OSF =BOTH =2 ****************** (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

TB & SERV?,,REVERSERS INOP,,,,,,,,,,,205/55/16 X 4,,O/SILL HSC,,,,,,

Pass 28 Jun 2018 114,040 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP..2 X O/SILLS HSC

Fail 27 Jun 2018 114,040 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,205/55/16 X 4,,REVERSING LIGHTS INOP..2 X O/SILLS HSC

Pass 27 Jun 2017 110,062 miles

205/55/16 X 4

REVERSING LIGHTS & CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

T/BELT & SERVICE?-PCHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Fail 26 Jun 2017 110,062 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3) DANGEROUS

205/55/16 X 4

REVERSING LIGHTS & CENTRE STOP LIGHT INOP

T/BELT & SERVICE?-PCHECK VEHICLE RCORDS

Pass 18 Mar 2016 109,003 miles

205/55/16 X 4

BOOT STOPPER

ENG MAN ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 18 Mar 2016 109,003 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Wheel stud(s) missing FOUR---ONE ON EACH WHEEL (4.2.A.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

205/55/16 X 4

BOOT STOPPER

ENG MAN ON DASH

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 16 Mar 2015 104,555 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2014 98,834 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 26 Mar 2013 90,839 miles

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 26 Mar 2013 90,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 16 Mar 2012 77,350 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,350 miles

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

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 21 Mar 2011 64,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,626 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 39,751 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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KU06 DLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KU06 DLN, 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 KU06 DLN registered?

KU06 DLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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