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LT06 KAK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

93,302 mi
Last recorded93,302 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 KAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 93,302 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2026 93,302 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 92,135 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 92,134 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 90,991 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 90,991 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 90,776 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 90,776 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 89,284 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 89,284 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,427 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 86,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,897 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Fail 25 Feb 2019 83,897 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper suspension mount slight play

Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,063 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 79,600 miles

Offside Front tyre close to limit inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 78,683 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 78,683 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 78,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,473 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 74,592 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 74,592 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 66,599 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 56,648 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 May 2012 56,648 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,101 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 23 May 2011 49,062 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2010 41,148 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,186 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f tyre split on inner siedwall(ply or cords not showing)

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

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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LT06 KAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 LT06 KAK, 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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LT06 KAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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