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L5 AVW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

39,008 mi
Last recorded39,008 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 AVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 39,008 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 37,251 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 35,305 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 33,965 miles

Nearside Rear Slightly cracked/perished

Offside Rear Slightly cracked/perished

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 32,703 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 31,771 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 30,701 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 28,084 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 26,267 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread peeling on edges

Pass 2 Sep 2016 23,699 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 21,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre upper (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 21,133 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Nearside front outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Centre upper (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 18,275 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 16,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,254 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,167 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 10,148 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 9,955 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 7,796 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 7,796 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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L5 AVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L5 AVW, 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 L5 AVW registered?

L5 AVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 October 2006.

Is L5 AVW safe to buy?

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