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KV06 DPK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,816 mi
Last recorded137,816 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 DPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 137,816 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill showing corrosion

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 134,941 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 131,637 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 131,635 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside 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))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 128,194 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 125,174 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces of disks badly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded on smaller upper coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight dim. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm and sidewalls cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak down rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded on smaller lower coils. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 109,803 miles

Engine oil leak from upper rear of the engine

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has side wall cracking

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer outer cover is deteriorated, but not yet blowing.

Yellow engine warning light illuminated on dash

Pass 21 Mar 2017 101,283 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall has some age cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible hose forward of axle on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section surface corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer cover detaching from seams

Fail 21 Mar 2017 101,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre side wall has some age cracking

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexible hose forward of axle on the bend (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill section surface corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and outer cover detaching from seams

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,054 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on edges. (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mount corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 86,279 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 79,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,521 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 70,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 59,806 miles

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

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,896 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2010 41,513 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 11 Mar 2009 32,449 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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KV06 DPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DPK, 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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KV06 DPK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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