CarVerify

Free Car Check

PK03 DEB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,291 mi
Last recorded80,291 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationPK03 DEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
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

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 80,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,674 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 77,371 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 75,654 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 70,228 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,806 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 62,806 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 54,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s outer drive shaft c/v boot slight grease leak

Fail 22 Feb 2020 54,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

o/s outer drive shaft c/v boot slight grease leak

Pass 17 Jan 2019 39,877 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 34,302 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 32,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking wall/tread area

Fail 16 Jan 2017 32,413 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking wall/tread area

Pass 29 Jan 2016 30,207 miles

Offside front and both rear tyres cracking wall/tread areas

Pass 29 Jan 2015 28,113 miles

light cracking o/s/f tyre wall/tread areas

n/s/r tyre light cracking wall/tread area

o/s/r tyre light cracking tyre wall/tread area

Fail 28 Jan 2015 28,113 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

light cracking o/s/f tyre wall/tread areas

n/s/r tyre light cracking wall/tread area

o/s/f brake disc rusted and pitted

o/s/r tyre light cracking tyre wall/tread area

Pass 31 Jan 2014 26,400 miles

o/s/f tyre light cracking and scuffing wall/tread areas, both rear tyres light cracking wall/tread areas,

Fail 30 Jan 2014 26,400 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front inner brake pads worn,

o/s/f tyre light cracking and scuffing wall/tread areas, both rear tyres light cracking wall/tread areas,

Pass 26 Jul 2012 23,122 miles

all 4 tyres light cracking wall areas, front inner pads low, slight imbalance front brakes,

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,594 miles

slight scuffing n/s/f tyre wall, slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 3 Jun 2010 18,488 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 15,371 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
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

PK03 DEB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK03 DEB, 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 PK03 DEB?

You can check the full history of PK03 DEB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PK03 DEB registered?

PK03 DEB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 January 2006.

Is PK03 DEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK03 DEB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PK03 DEB 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 PK03 DEB. 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.