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RK06 ULY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,590 mi
Last recorded110,590 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 ULY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 110,590 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 108,978 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 107,636 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,126 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 105,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 15 Mar 2021 104,438 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 103,494 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 102,637 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 100,859 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 94,977 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 86,382 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 85,855 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 85,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 77,824 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 77,770 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 68,270 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 53,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 35,650 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 19,772 miles

Front tyres worn close to 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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RK06 ULY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 RK06 ULY, 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 RK06 ULY?

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What year was RK06 ULY registered?

RK06 ULY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is RK06 ULY safe to buy?

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