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BN06 LWY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

77,750 mi
Last recorded77,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 77,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 77,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 68,288 miles

Exhaust blow at manifold/down pipe area.

Front tyres worn close to the legal limit.

O/S/F Tyre worn on the inner edge.

Rear tyres perished in the treads.

Pass 12 Jun 2017 58,903 miles

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

rear fog light outer lens cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2016 47,675 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 45,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 36,025 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 31,567 miles

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

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

condensation in nearside side repeater.

offside front brake binding.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 26,768 miles

ns repeater full of water

rear fog light cracked

Pass 8 Mar 2012 23,824 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 21,198 miles

Advise N/S/F door mirror glass is damaged, recommend replacement.

Advise rear fog light outer lens is damaged, recommend replacement.ok at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2010 17,441 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 13,465 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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BN06 LWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BN06 LWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN06 LWY?

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What year was BN06 LWY registered?

BN06 LWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is BN06 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN06 LWY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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