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J20 LLF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,233 mi
Last recorded157,233 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 LLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 157,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 156,200 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 154,170 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 154,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 145,489 miles

MIL light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 145,421 miles

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

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

MIL light on

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 137,594 miles

eng mil light on

Fail 21 Jan 2019 137,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

eng mil light on

Pass 18 Jan 2018 128,020 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2018 128,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust system corroded

turbo vac pipe split

Pass 10 Dec 2016 109,956 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc dust plate corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Dec 2016 109,948 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged fouling anti roll bar (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front drive shaft damaged fouling anti roll bar (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect + to high (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc dust plate corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2015 98,196 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

brake wear light on

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Dec 2015 98,196 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear exhaust corroded

brake wear light on

oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 86,013 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,822 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 69,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both wipers set too low,touching scuttle panel

low flow from nearside washer jet

rear brakes binding

Fail 26 Feb 2013 53,685 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both wipers set too low,touching scuttle panel

rear brakes binding

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,045 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 38,045 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 29,591 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,514 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 23,265 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Wipers poor

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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J20 LLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J20 LLF, 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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J20 LLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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