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KV06 WGN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

64,096 mi
Last recorded64,096 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 WGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 64,096 miles

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

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

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

underbody covered in black sealant

Fail 23 Jun 2026 64,031 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake lines (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 May 2023 63,604 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 63,604 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2022 61,640 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 61,640 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged Seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING AND PERISHING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 53,323 miles

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. SIZE 205/55/16

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING. SIZE 205/55/16

Fail 10 Apr 2018 53,322 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords IN TREADS. SIZE 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE WARNING LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE. SIZE 205/55/16

Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHING. SIZE 205/55/16

Pass 12 Apr 2017 46,247 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING PERISHING 205/55/16

Fail 12 Apr 2017 46,247 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED SNAPPED (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported EXHAUST MOUNT CORRODED DE TATCHED (7.1.1)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING PERISHING 205/55/16

Pass 9 Feb 2016 40,669 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 39,391 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,008 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 37,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2013 36,997 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,523 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 34,522 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

service light on

Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,528 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 29,526 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 24,957 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 24,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,803 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,126 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 WGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WGN, 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 WGN registered?

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

Is KV06 WGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 WGN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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