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SV06 KLF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 KLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 95,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 94,843 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 94,843 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 93,803 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 93,792 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel more than one fixing loose All four wheels 1 wheel bolt each missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 91,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 91,278 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 90,485 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 89,233 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,060 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 88,060 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 87,356 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 87,356 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 86,592 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 83,789 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal oil leak from staring rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 78,717 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cacking

Pass 5 Jun 2014 76,659 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 76,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 71,267 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 62,159 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 55,259 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 55,257 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)

Pass 19 May 2010 47,873 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 47,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2009 33,984 miles

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

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

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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SV06 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SV06 KLF, 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 SV06 KLF registered?

SV06 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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