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KV06 RLA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,038 mi
Last recorded93,038 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 RLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 93,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 93,037 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush cracked/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush debonded from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak around gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2024 80,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 76,260 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 76,260 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 73,385 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 71,070 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone a within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 68,653 miles

Parking brake efficiency just passed at 16%

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 68,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 65,134 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2018 61,298 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,470 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 53,322 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 49,196 miles

nearside front tyre worn/wearing oninner edge.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 43,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 38,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

advise centre exhaust mounting corroded off but exhaust is still secure

advise rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 21 Mar 2013 38,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise centre exhaust mounting corroded off but exhaust is still secure

advise rear tyre tread depths low

Fail 28 Mar 2012 34,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

The centre exhaust bracket is brocken.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front brake disc has corroded wear lips on both faces.

The offside front brake disc has corroded wear lips on both faces.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,300 miles

The centre exhaust bracket is brocken.

The front wiper blades are smeering the windscreen.

The nearside front brake disc has corroded wear lips on both faces.

The offside front brake disc has corroded wear lips on both faces.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,277 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 31,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 18,772 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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 RLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RLA, 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 RLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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