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L80 BUG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

39,641 mi
Last recorded39,641 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 BUG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,641 miles

Offside Rear light unit cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2024 37,911 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 37,911 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 36,166 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 36,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 34,246 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 32,476 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 30,759 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 29,790 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 28,576 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 28,576 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 27,131 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres

Fail 25 Oct 2016 25,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has cracks in sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

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

Sidewalls cracked on both rear tyres

Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,200 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,953 miles

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

slight damage to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 20,598 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 14 Apr 2012 18,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 14,267 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 11,424 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 7,499 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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L80 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L80 BUG, 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 L80 BUG registered?

L80 BUG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2006.

Is L80 BUG safe to buy?

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