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KV55 UVY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 UVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 102,737 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 102,736 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 100,109 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 100,109 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,832 miles

Nearside Front windscreen has a crack ,lower corner

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Jul 2017 96,832 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front windscreen has a crack ,lower corner

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 91,701 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

signs of an engine oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 91,701 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre wearing on the shoulders

signs of an engine oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2015 85,834 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 84,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 75,218 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 75,218 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 64,776 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 64,776 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r handbrake caliper lever dosent fully return to stop

Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,050 miles

Center exhaust mouting braket broken.

Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,800 miles

Center exhaust bracket adrift

Pass 8 Jan 2009 29,760 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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KV55 UVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV55 UVY, 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 KV55 UVY registered?

KV55 UVY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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