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KV06 WMZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,360 mi
Last recorded92,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV06 WMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 92,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 87,379 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 87,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 88,054 miles

rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 82,830 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 82,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front discs badly corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear discs badly corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,657 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished has small cracks in tread

Fail 29 Mar 2018 72,852 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall perished has small cracks in tread

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 70,804 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 29 May 2015 66,718 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2015 66,716 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2014 60,691 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 52,832 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 42,192 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 42,192 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 35,304 miles

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

exhaust centre section bracket broken

Fail 3 Jun 2011 35,238 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 31 May 2010 27,718 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 17,761 miles

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall

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 WMZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WMZ, 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

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What year was KV06 WMZ registered?

KV06 WMZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2006.

Is KV06 WMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV06 WMZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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