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KX06 RCL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

40,908 mi
Last recorded40,908 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 RCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 40,908 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front number plate damaged

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Washer jet poor but provides enough fluid to clear screen

Offside Front Coil spring corroding

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Fail 13 Apr 2026 40,907 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded but not with 30cm of mounting

Nearside Front Washer jet poor but providing enough liquid to clear screen

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle bushes deteriorating

Pass 30 Dec 2020 40,850 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s washer partially working

Fail 29 Dec 2020 40,849 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s washer partially working

n/s/f indicator lens broken

Pass 2 Jan 2020 39,084 miles

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 2 Jan 2020 39,084 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2019 35,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 35,393 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass come off

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 32,424 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 32,424 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 28,572 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,714 miles

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 26,714 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroding on inner faces

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 25,645 miles

Front pads and discs becomming worn

Nearside front indicator lense cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2014 23,926 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still supported

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Dec 2012 21,132 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 18,085 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside front indicator lense jagged edges covered over with clear tape.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 15,844 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2011 15,836 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 11,235 miles

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

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 RCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KX06 RCL, 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 RCL registered?

KX06 RCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2006.

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