CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV06 DJJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,850 mi
Last recorded76,850 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 DJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 76,850 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 76,850 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs are worn/scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens getting cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured turning white (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 75,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2020 75,417 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 71,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotor is slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rotor is slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 70,949 miles

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

Nearside 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))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 66,792 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades have some smearing in use

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight seepage of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre has some perishing/cracking/splitting

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,040 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 62,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 56,342 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 48,617 miles

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

rear tyres cracking, o/s & n/s

Pass 9 May 2013 34,687 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres age cracking

Fail 8 May 2013 34,660 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/r & n/s/r tyres age cracking

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,550 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around wall

Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,550 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking around wall

Pass 4 May 2011 27,198 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,622 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 15,006 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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV06 DJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV06 DJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV06 DJJ?

You can check the full history of KV06 DJJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV06 DJJ registered?

KV06 DJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is KV06 DJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 DJJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV06 DJJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV06 DJJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.