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KX06 GXG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,871 mi
Last recorded84,871 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 GXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 82,121 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 79,334 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 75,751 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 73,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 69,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 67,746 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 57,848 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 53,648 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,740 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 46,884 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 41,775 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,775 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 37,820 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 27,613 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

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 GXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GXG, 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 KX06 GXG registered?

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

Is KX06 GXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KX06 GXG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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