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AK06 LLR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,336 mi
Last recorded124,336 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 124,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Apr 2026 124,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 120,619 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside interior door shut handle broken

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 120,604 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside interior door shut handle broken

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 116,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 116,103 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 115,143 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 115,133 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 112,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 110,022 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake only just met minimum requirements 17%

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,720 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacment ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replacment (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear handbrake only just met minimum requirments 16% advise attention

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise replacment ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective advise replacment (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss sump plug advise attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 105,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Slight movement in nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting

Slight movement in offside front Macpherson strut upper mounting

Slight oil leak on engine

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 105,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit also uneven wear on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Slight movement in nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting

Slight movement in offside front Macpherson strut upper mounting

Slight oil leak on engine

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 99,235 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Jan 2017 91,151 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs inner faces scored and pitted (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2017 91,143 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both joints ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs inner faces scored and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 84,248 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside front brake binding slightly

Offside front tyre slightly under inflated

Play in offside and nearside front steering rack inner joints

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner faces worn and pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 76,168 miles

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

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

play in near and offside inner steering rack joints advise attention

rear braks slightly binding advise attention

Pass 2 Dec 2013 66,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 57,766 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 57,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,141 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 28,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,038 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 24,038 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LLR, 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 LLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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