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LB06 XWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,629 mi
Last recorded80,629 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 XWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 80,629 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 80,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 79,356 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 77,406 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 72,478 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 72,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 68,221 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 68,220 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split all the way along (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads and pad light is on dash (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2017 59,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,619 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 49,995 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,968 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 27,250 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 22,531 miles

Cracks are forming on thr offside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front seat belt clip missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 20,190 miles

front tyres deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated

slight roughness when rotating offside front wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2010 17,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 14,197 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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LB06 XWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LB06 XWL, 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 LB06 XWL registered?

LB06 XWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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