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EY06 LCP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,333 mi
Last recorded99,333 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY06 LCP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,333 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 99,333 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s /n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s n/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s / n/s sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 96,778 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 93,084 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 90,091 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine oil warning lamp stays on

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper support mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine oil warning lamp stays on

Pass 27 Aug 2021 86,084 miles

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

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 82,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2020 82,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 79,580 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 73,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 69,467 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 69,344 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 61,483 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 61,474 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 55,404 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 48,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,361 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 34,691 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 34,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 30,037 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 30,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,068 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 16,591 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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EY06 LCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY06 LCP, 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 EY06 LCP registered?

EY06 LCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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