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PL06 KKN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,503 mi
Last recorded115,503 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 KKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 115,503 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2026 115,426 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2025 114,336 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2025 114,319 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Aug 2025 114,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 111,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

under-tray loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 108,383 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 104,848 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 103,158 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 103,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2020 101,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deterioration

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deterioration

Pass 28 Aug 2019 100,638 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2019 100,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,864 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated need to clip more tight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc worn corroded

Nearside Front pads worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake disc worn corroded

Offside Front pads worn close to legal limit

Offside Front rack rod end ball joint dust cover deteroiration

Fail 24 Aug 2018 99,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread ,mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and side wall,mark with yellow chalk (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated need to clip more tight (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc worn corroded

Nearside Front pads worn close to legal limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front brake disc worn corroded

Offside Front pads worn close to legal limit

Offside Front rack rod end ball joint dust cover deteroiration

Pass 18 Aug 2017 99,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Offside Front tyre cracking on tread ,perished

Pass 25 Aug 2016 97,952 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 97,167 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front door strap broken

slight play on o/s/f upper hinge

Fail 19 Aug 2015 97,167 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both front door strap broken

slight play on o/s/f upper hinge

Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,536 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 73,676 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 73,676 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 63,709 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 63,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,802 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Aug 2009 40,232 miles

front o/s inner cv boot split

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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PL06 KKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 PL06 KKN, 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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PL06 KKN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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