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KU56 GVV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,333 mi
Last recorded150,333 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 GVV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 150,333 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 150,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 140,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 140,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 130,516 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 121,007 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,299 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 109,299 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 100,921 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 100,921 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 100,883 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 89,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 89,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer 1st skin corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 79,401 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer de-skinning from corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,061 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 May 2015 60,635 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 57,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 54,616 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,398 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2011 42,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,881 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,363 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 26,363 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

osr outer tyre wall has cut cord not showing yet

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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KU56 GVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KU56 GVV, 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 KU56 GVV registered?

KU56 GVV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is KU56 GVV safe to buy?

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