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FD06 LVM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

83,008 mi
Last recorded83,008 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD06 LVM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 83,008 miles

Offside Rear sill repaired

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 81,903 miles

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Fail 16 Jul 2025 81,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear outer sills have been repaired

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,819 miles

rear sills have been repaired

rear suspension beam has been damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2024 80,819 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

rear sills have been repaired

rear suspension beam has been damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2023 79,537 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2023 79,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205.55.16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 77,862 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,862 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,082 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 77,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 72,382 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 72,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,786 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 62,281 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 62,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lamp unit has water in side

Pass 4 Jul 2016 59,020 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

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

engine has misfire

engine management light on

Fail 4 Jul 2016 59,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perishing

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

engine has misfire

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,867 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 47,202 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 43,606 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 1 May 2013 43,606 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 May 2012 39,906 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 26 May 2012 39,906 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,082 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,082 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

front brake discs lipped

Pass 21 May 2010 27,940 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 19,609 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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FD06 LVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 FD06 LVM, 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 FD06 LVM registered?

FD06 LVM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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