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KV06 CXM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,147 mi
Last recorded90,147 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 CXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 90,147 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 90,139 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 87,540 miles

Offside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front wing damaged

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

Fail 26 Jan 2024 87,534 miles

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside front wing damaged

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 85,559 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 84,858 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 84,207 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 82,832 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 78,032 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 76,789 miles

Engine drivebelt condition

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,779 miles

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)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine drivebelt condition

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 69,405 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 69,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 64,910 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 60,249 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,386 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 52,509 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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 49,335 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,333 miles

Driver side mirror is broken.

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 29,131 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 29,131 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 28,784 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KV06 CXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KV06 CXM, 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 KV06 CXM registered?

KV06 CXM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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The MOT history for KV06 CXM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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