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KY06 PZC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,869 mi
Last recorded94,869 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 PZC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 94,869 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 94,857 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusty

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2020 91,675 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r outer sills are corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2019 87,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 83,694 miles

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

both lower arm rear bushes have slight play

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Feb 2018 83,694 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both lower arm rear bushes have slight play

centre exhaust hanger broken

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Feb 2017 74,612 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,603 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,633 miles

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2016 71,633 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front tyre worn low on edges

Pass 14 Aug 2015 68,465 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 68,464 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 56,249 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 56,249 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 94,940 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 94,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 51,104 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 44,966 miles

both rear tyres perished on the side walls

Pass 8 Jul 2010 41,201 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 41,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 31,808 miles

seal perished on petrol filler cap.

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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KY06 PZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KY06 PZC, 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 KY06 PZC registered?

KY06 PZC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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