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KV06 FAK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,365 mi
Last recorded156,365 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 FAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2020 156,365 miles

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

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (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))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front bottom balljoint dust cover deteriorated

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 145,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2018 143,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,032 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 135,032 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,267 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 108,120 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,433 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jun 2013 76,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 61,297 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside door mirror indicator repeater damaged

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 22 Mar 2012 61,297 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside door mirror indicator repeater damaged

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,899 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 34,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 19,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FAK, 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 FAK registered?

KV06 FAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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