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KX06 RRU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,289 mi
Last recorded115,289 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 115,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 May 2025 115,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded within 30cm of beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleeve corroded and blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 112,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Indicator unit is broken and loose but no white light showing

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 112,037 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction egr pipe had come adrift (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Indicator unit is broken and loose but no white light showing

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 106,641 miles

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

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

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

Nearside side skirt is damaged and corroding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake disc's are corroded

Fail 17 May 2023 106,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside side skirt is damaged and corroding

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all brake disc's are corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2021 100,423 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 100,423 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 90,464 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,909 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 78,746 miles

chip on windscreen

Fail 29 Oct 2018 78,746 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

chip on windscreen

Pass 13 Oct 2017 77,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,045 miles

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

boot lid struts defective

Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort calliper arm not on stop (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

boot lid struts defective

Pass 6 Nov 2015 70,956 miles

Offside handbrake lever (on caliper) does not fully return

lower braking performance from o/s handbrake

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,929 miles

centre exhaust mount snapped

mirror covers removed,side repeaters can be seen

service overdue/oil level on minimum

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,251 miles

Front brake discs corroded Front brake pads wearing low N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 49,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s parking brake effort is a little low for make & model.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,444 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 39,366 miles

front brakes nearing warning wires

near side rear tyre slightly perished

off side rear handbrake only just good enough caliper and cable parshlly sized

wipers are smeary in opperation

Fail 9 Jun 2010 39,350 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

all brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2009 31,509 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 RRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

KX06 RRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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