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MA06 KZV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,555 mi
Last recorded54,555 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 KZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 54,555 miles

reversing light out

Fail 7 Nov 2024 54,555 miles

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

reversing light out

Pass 1 Nov 2023 51,891 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 48,199 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 46,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 17 Dec 2021 46,355 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205.55.16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside 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 30 Sep 2021 46,267 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on 1.6 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,440 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 44,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both on 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 42,393 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,223 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 40,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 39,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls aged and perished

Offside Front tyre walls aged and perished

Fail 22 Oct 2015 39,312 miles

Nearside Front tyre walls aged and perished

Offside Front tyre walls aged and perished

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,305 miles

advise front tyres walls cracking

Pass 22 Oct 2013 37,062 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 35,954 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 34,422 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 33,158 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,330 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 25,364 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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MA06 KZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MA06 KZV, 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 MA06 KZV registered?

MA06 KZV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is MA06 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA06 KZV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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