2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · M50 KAR
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2006. Recorded mileage 130,323 miles. MOT valid until 15/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1595cc
M50 KAR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2026
- 130,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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M50 KAR Mileage History
- 15/04/2024121,540 mi
- 17/04/2024121,542 mi+2 mi
- 11/04/2025127,162 mi+5,620 mi
- 15/04/2025127,225 mi+63 mi
- 23/03/2026130,323 mi+3,098 mi
Average of roughly 4,536 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
M50 KAR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (M50 KAR) between April 2024 and March 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Not lockable sealing cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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