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AD55 KSE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,556 mi
Last recorded125,556 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD55 KSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 125,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 123,515 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 123,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2020 119,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 116,837 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 114,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 112,545 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 109,765 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

offside and nearside front brake pads worn low

offside and nearside front steering arms slight play

Pass 8 Jul 2015 104,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 101,732 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 90,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Aug 2013 90,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,879 miles

gearbox oil leak.

small cuts in both front tyres but no cords showing.

Pass 7 May 2011 74,605 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 53,504 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,974 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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AD55 KSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AD55 KSE, 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 AD55 KSE registered?

AD55 KSE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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