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WR06 KVM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

124,029 mi
Last recorded124,029 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR06 KVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 124,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 124,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 120,388 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 115,322 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 110,184 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,895 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 102,921 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2019 96,853 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 90,181 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2017 82,843 miles

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Oct 2016 74,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 66,613 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn to wear markers + o/s front tyre worn close to wear markers

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Wheel nut covers fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,886 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,491 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 40,491 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 37,866 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 37,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

high level brake light not working

Pass 4 May 2010 32,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

high level brake light not working

offside handbrake pivot not returning to its stop

rear tyres worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,134 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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WR06 KVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 WR06 KVM, 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 WR06 KVM registered?

WR06 KVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 May 2006.

Is WR06 KVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR06 KVM 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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