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AK06 LLN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,371 mi
Last recorded118,371 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 LLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 118,371 miles

Engine coolant reservoir empty

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but thus far not within the prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside side window glass has film on it that gives poor visibility (to limit at time of test )suggest removal

Fail 28 Nov 2025 118,371 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens misted (4.1.2 (c))

Engine coolant reservoir empty

Offside Front Outer Sill holed but thus far not within the prescribed area

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 115,654 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside handbrake reading on lower limit

slight wear to offside front tyre inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2023 109,385 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 109,385 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 101,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2022 101,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to the cords on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mounts have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at the manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central cradle mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn smooth on the shoulder areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 94,269 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting the image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting the image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak at the manifold area. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Central cradle mounting deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn smooth on the shoulder areas. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 87,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 87,883 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 81,067 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2019 81,064 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 74,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 68,872 miles

Offside Front Inner steering arms slight play

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,414 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,748 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers could be better

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn / scored

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,131 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,935 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 59,935 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,718 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs deteriorating

Pass 26 Jun 2010 53,033 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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AK06 LLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 AK06 LLN, 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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AK06 LLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 April 2006.

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