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LB55 PHF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

72,993 mi
Last recorded72,993 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 PHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 72,993 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 71,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,725 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 69,570 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 68,507 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 68,507 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 66,553 miles

Engine cover fitted

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight play in both front top mounts

Pass 23 Dec 2019 63,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

reverse lamp not working

Fail 23 Dec 2019 63,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted

reverse lamp not working

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,133 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

No reverse lights

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 60,129 miles

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,129 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 57,552 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished, deep cracks no ply cords exposed

engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2015 53,679 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 53,679 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 50,153 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

n/s rear tyre tread has scew in it

Pass 30 Dec 2013 45,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 38,928 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 32,685 miles

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Dec 2010 23,663 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 15,511 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 12,648 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 12,648 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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LB55 PHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LB55 PHF, 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 LB55 PHF registered?

LB55 PHF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2006.

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