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DF06 LTA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,811 mi
Last recorded105,811 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 LTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 105,811 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 105,811 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 104,416 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,745 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From n/s/r flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 103,745 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From n/s/r flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fuel filter corroded slightly

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 98,783 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,898 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges ( tracking required)

o\s\r tyre has a screw in tread & rubber compound of tyre starting to fail & crack .

Pass 31 Mar 2016 84,636 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 75,218 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 64,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 55,067 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,003 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,994 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 43,789 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Apr 2010 38,505 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 30,414 miles

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

puncture repair to n/s/r/ tyre out side of reccomended area

Fail 27 Apr 2009 30,414 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

puncture repair to n/s/r/ tyre out side of reccomended area

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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DF06 LTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DF06 LTA, 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 DF06 LTA registered?

DF06 LTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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