CarVerify

Free Car Check

LM06 KKZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,261 mi
Last recorded95,261 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 95,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 91,119 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 91,040 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside outer body sill damage

Fail 15 Apr 2025 90,935 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive blue smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 81,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 74,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 69,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 69,369 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 65,447 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2019 61,787 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 58,308 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 54,677 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 28 Jul 2015 54,642 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 53,529 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 53,529 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 49,767 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 49,767 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 41,813 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 41,812 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 32,651 miles

n/side rear bumper has slighgt damags and loose sections

Fail 6 Jul 2011 32,651 miles

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

n/side rear bumper has slighgt damags and loose sections

Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,741 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 25,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,116 miles

nail found in nearside rear tyre.

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LM06 KKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM06 KKZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LM06 KKZ?

You can check the full history of LM06 KKZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LM06 KKZ registered?

LM06 KKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 2006.

Is LM06 KKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM06 KKZ shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM06 KKZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LM06 KKZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.