CarVerify

Free Car Check

KV56 MKC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,439 mi
Last recorded92,439 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2023 92,439 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s o/s ()

Pass 13 Sep 2022 88,616 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,366 miles

Gear box oil leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,358 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 76,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 76,578 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Badly broken (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner visible pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,672 miles

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

advise front number plate

Pass 13 Sep 2017 64,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bald on outer edge and perishing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bald on inner edge and perishing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Fail 13 Sep 2017 64,682 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bald on outer edge and perishing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm bald on inner edge and perishing on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

Pass 2 Sep 2016 58,186 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 58,185 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wiper blades split (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 53,003 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,709 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 38,716 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 38,716 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 34,384 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,590 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 26,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 20,137 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges and treads getiing low

Pass 24 Aug 2009 13,796 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 13,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KV56 MKC 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 66.7%.

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 KV56 MKC, 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

How do I check the history of KV56 MKC?

You can check the full history of KV56 MKC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KV56 MKC registered?

KV56 MKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is KV56 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV56 MKC shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV56 MKC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KV56 MKC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.