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LS06 KKV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

63,381 mi
Last recorded63,381 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 KKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 63,381 miles

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

Front macpherson struts have play in upper mounts (both sides)

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Fronts and rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 61,490 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2025 61,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 59,606 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both head light images poor

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 May 2024 59,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

both head light images poor

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 56,198 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 56,198 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 52,419 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2022 52,419 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 48,589 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

center brake light not working

Pass 27 May 2020 43,943 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre brake light not working

centre exhaust bracket broken

washer jets poor

Pass 31 May 2019 39,837 miles

centre brake light not working

Fail 31 May 2019 39,837 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

centre brake light not working

Pass 31 May 2018 36,169 miles

both front tyres 3mm

Fail 30 May 2018 36,169 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm

Pass 10 May 2017 32,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 30,560 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 27,487 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Nearside rear tyre badlly perished sidewall 205/55R16

Pass 16 May 2014 24,468 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2013 21,618 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 17,645 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 13,811 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 11,444 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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LS06 KKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LS06 KKV, 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 LS06 KKV registered?

LS06 KKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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