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RA06 VKX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

105,963 mi
Last recorded105,963 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 VKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 105,963 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 99,968 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 78,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,364 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2012 56,220 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,067 miles

advise exhuast centre bracket not attached but system still fully supported

advise front wiper blades split

Pass 13 Oct 2010 38,618 miles

Engine management light on dash

Front bumper damaged

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 38,618 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine management light on dash

Front bumper damaged

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 30,703 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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RA06 VKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 RA06 VKX, 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

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What year was RA06 VKX registered?

RA06 VKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2006.

Is RA06 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA06 VKX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RA06 VKX have outstanding finance?

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