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L21 DGP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,982 mi
Last recorded85,982 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL21 DGP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 85,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 84,360 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 84,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 79,605 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,388 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 73,874 miles

Rear EXAUST BOX ATT SOON

Fail 1 Sep 2022 73,874 miles

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

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

Rear EXAUST BOX ATT SOON

Pass 25 Aug 2021 69,399 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 66,225 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 63,199 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,688 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 54,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 50,485 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 44,963 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 43,069 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 38,727 miles

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

O/S/F inner Brake Disc face partly rusty.

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

Rear exhaust silencer begin: to deteriorate.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 33,323 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 33,328 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 27,314 miles

O/S/F Brake Disc face partly rusty.

O/S/F,N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre side wall's deteriorating.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 24,768 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 20,558 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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L21 DGP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc 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 L21 DGP, 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 L21 DGP registered?

L21 DGP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2006.

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