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LB53 VRS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,722 mi
Last recorded106,722 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 VRS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 106,722 miles

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

general corrosion in most rear suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2026 106,722 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

general corrosion in most rear suspension components

Pass 7 Jan 2025 96,831 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle beam inc mountings corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Jan 2024 92,331 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 92,331 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from pipe but still supporting (underneath) (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front difficult to assess due to binding brake

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 87,086 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 87,082 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective detached from underside but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres below 1.6mm at both inner and outer 3/4 limits (both = inner devoid of tread) but not considered to be full depth (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement increased vertical movement (when raised) compared to offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer (clear) cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both = inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides - nearside worst, suspect track rod (inner) ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 75,335 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 62,320 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

slight lift @ nsf top strut mount

Pass 4 Mar 2019 49,505 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement + offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 47,307 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,627 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 39,674 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,659 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 34,539 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 31,609 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 28,136 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 28,136 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 22,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 16,376 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 27 Aug 2009 16,376 miles

near side rear tyre has cuts in tread

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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LB53 VRS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LB53 VRS, 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 LB53 VRS registered?

LB53 VRS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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