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KX06 GWZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,156 mi
Last recorded81,156 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 GWZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 81,156 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded,loose and middle clamp broken

Pass 21 Nov 2022 78,070 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 78,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 75,406 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside number plate light dim

Fail 18 Nov 2021 75,384 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear ends of both side sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

offside number plate light dim

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,932 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rearing on edges 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear side sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine and under trays fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2019 71,810 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Nearside wiper fouling plastic trim

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system corroding, all supports weak

Pass 30 Oct 2018 68,223 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 64,404 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 61,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,388 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 54,758 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 54,758 miles

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

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

Offside mirror glass missing

Pass 3 Jun 2014 49,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 49,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 48,382 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,382 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,969 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 42,044 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished heavily

slight noise from offside front when wheel is spun possible wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2010 36,958 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 33,157 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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KX06 GWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KX06 GWZ, 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 KX06 GWZ registered?

KX06 GWZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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The MOT history for KX06 GWZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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