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KV56 GUA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Cream Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,074 mi
Last recorded95,074 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 GUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,074 miles

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

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

Offside Front suspension top mount has excessive play

Pass 25 Sep 2024 89,683 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 89,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front of both outer sills rotted away, large hole.

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 87,234 miles

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

Fail 28 Aug 2023 87,234 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front top strut mounting slight play

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

Pass 24 Sep 2022 85,796 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 84,183 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 73,077 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 69,457 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 61,449 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 50,442 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 42,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,687 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 33,927 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 27,658 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,759 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 18,797 miles

Front tyres wearing on egdes

Fail 11 Sep 2010 18,797 miles

Front tyres wearing on egdes

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 16,221 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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KV56 GUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Cream with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KV56 GUA, 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 KV56 GUA registered?

KV56 GUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

Is KV56 GUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 GUA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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