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KY06 RLZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,407 mi
Last recorded147,407 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY06 RLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,407 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 139,934 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 139,391 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 129,131 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 128,877 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light been coloured over (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working drivers wing indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light been coloured over (7.1.6 (a))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 123,044 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 118,647 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 118,643 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 113,369 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 113,369 miles

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 101,856 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 100,556 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 92,944 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,156 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,707 miles

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

both front tyres worn heavily on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2013 72,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 62,061 miles

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

fuel light on

Pass 12 Mar 2011 50,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 36,381 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 20,732 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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KY06 RLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY06 RLZ, 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 RLZ registered?

KY06 RLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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