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FG06 LRK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,294 mi
Last recorded82,294 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG06 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 82,294 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2026 82,294 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2025 81,457 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 80,532 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 79,762 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2023 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 78,756 miles

Front brake discs are worn and pitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,744 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 77,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 76,783 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear part of inner sill next rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 74,703 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 72,788 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 69,940 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 66,648 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,753 miles

wiperblades

Pass 25 Apr 2014 58,719 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 54,461 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,605 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 42,992 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Apr 2010 34,271 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,635 miles

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

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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FG06 LRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FG06 LRK, 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 FG06 LRK registered?

FG06 LRK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2006.

Is FG06 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG06 LRK shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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