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KU06 EDK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

115,049 mi
Last recorded115,049 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 EDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2023 115,049 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 112,488 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 112,479 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 108,286 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 104,930 miles

Belly pan insecure

headlights tarnishing

reverse light inop

Fail 11 Nov 2020 104,926 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Belly pan insecure

headlights tarnishing

reverse light inop

Pass 9 May 2019 99,649 miles

driver interior handle lose

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

reverse lamp inop

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

reverse lamp inop

driver interior handle lose

n/s/r tyre worn close to limit

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 15 May 2018 94,418 miles

both rear brake discs worn and corroding

chips to screen

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

offside interior door handle loose

Fail 3 May 2018 94,083 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault traction controle light on (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC lamp on

both rear brake discs worn and corroding

center stop lamp not working

chips to screen

front brake balance

front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front lower wishbone inner bushes perishing and splitting

offside interior door handle loose

Pass 11 May 2017 89,029 miles

offside front and nearside front lower wishbone bushes weak

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside interior door handle security

offside rear brake disc worn and corroding

Fail 5 May 2017 88,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings to inner joint (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55X16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front and nearside front lower wishbone bushes weak

offside front steering arm has slight play

offside front tyre worn close to limit

offside interior door handle security

offside rear brake disc worn and corroding

Pass 13 May 2016 82,871 miles

boot lid not opening

chip to screen

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play to nearside steering arm

Fail 13 May 2016 82,871 miles

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

boot lid not opening

chip to screen

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 13 May 2016 82,871 miles

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

chip to screen

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 15 May 2015 75,007 miles

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

engine under panel not fixed at rear

o/s rear tyre has small cracks in tread +cuts 205/55/16

play in n/s of st/rack

Fail 15 May 2015 75,007 miles

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

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

engine under panel not fixed at rear

o/s rear tyre has small cracks in tread +cuts 205/55/16

play in n/s of st/rack

Pass 8 May 2014 67,770 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 67,757 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,709 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,605 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 55,608 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,007 miles

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

rear brakes 85-90% worn aprox

rear fog lamp cracked not showing white light at time of test

Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,007 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear brakes 85-90% worn aprox

rear fog lamp cracked not showing white light at time of test

Pass 6 Mar 2010 37,651 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 28,659 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 EDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EDK, 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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KU06 EDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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