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L40 HRB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL40 HRB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 114,132 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 108,465 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2024 108,455 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 102,817 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bush slightly worn

Offside Front Strut top bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2022 98,641 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 94,137 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 94,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,758 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 90,758 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 84,935 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 84,930 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 79,013 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 79,013 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 73,224 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 73,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 66,661 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 61,568 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 55,303 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 48,211 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 44,076 miles

some travel inhand brake

Pass 14 Jan 2011 39,217 miles

some up lift in o/s top strut mounting

steel rim on o/s front the rest are alloy

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,424 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,329 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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L40 HRB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 L40 HRB, 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 L40 HRB registered?

L40 HRB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 January 2006.

Is L40 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L40 HRB shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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