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DV06 LZN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,646 mi
Last recorded114,646 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 LZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 114,646 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner / outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle surface corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2025 111,893 miles

front headlights fading, all brakes corroded due to standing

Fail 7 Jun 2024 111,886 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill bottom of A post. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective loosing beam image definition. Advise polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective loosing beam image definition. Advise polishing. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 106,680 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2022 101,552 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 101,552 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 96,575 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 92,064 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,477 miles

Nearside Front track rod end deteriorated

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,042 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 69,886 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 69,886 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 64,884 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 58,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,572 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 50,247 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,361 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 40,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 31,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 23,979 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 19,727 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 16,780 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 16,780 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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DV06 LZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DV06 LZN, 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 DV06 LZN registered?

DV06 LZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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