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KX06 RDK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,118 mi
Last recorded94,118 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 RDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 94,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 86,186 miles

Carbon monoxide just met manufacturer's limits after second fast idle

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Coolant low Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) () Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1

Pass 26 Oct 2020 81,335 miles

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

Offside Front Coolant low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 81,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coolant low

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 79,290 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 77,517 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt as child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre cracked on tread

Fail 2 Nov 2018 77,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Unable to check seatbelt as child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre cracked on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2017 74,334 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 72,258 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 60,410 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 53,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front side repeater lense cracked

Fail 5 Oct 2012 53,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside front side repeater lense cracked

Fail 28 Oct 2011 46,346 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

crack in front windscreen out of swept area

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside side repeater lense broken

Pass 28 Oct 2011 46,346 miles

crack in front windscreen out of swept area

nearside front indicator lense missing

offside side repeater lense broken

Pass 2 Sep 2010 38,203 miles

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside front tyre 2 x nails in tread

Fail 1 Sep 2010 38,203 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside front indicator lens missing

nearside front tyre 2 x nails in tread

Pass 1 Aug 2009 29,210 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 RDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RDK, 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 RDK registered?

KX06 RDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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