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WK06 ZNT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,713 mi
Last recorded124,713 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 ZNT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 124,713 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 123,313 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 122,227 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 120,269 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 120,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 117,626 miles

Exhaust Back Box Outer Sell Corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Back Box Outer Sell Corroded

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 109,960 miles

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 102,008 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Aug 2018 100,493 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 100,493 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 97,296 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,171 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 86,576 miles

Play detected in inner steering joints

Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,576 miles

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

Play detected in inner steering joints

Pass 11 Feb 2015 82,478 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 77,927 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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 77,927 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 68,998 miles

ESP light on

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 63,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 44,391 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 33,094 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,604 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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WK06 ZNT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WK06 ZNT, 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 WK06 ZNT registered?

WK06 ZNT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is WK06 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK06 ZNT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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