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LC06 TPF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

103,168 mi
Last recorded103,168 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 TPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 103,168 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 103,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 100,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 96,537 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 91,427 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 91,425 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 86,492 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 74,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 70,508 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 63,552 miles

Check Engine warning lamp on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe area (7.1.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges both sides of car

Pass 28 Mar 2017 55,972 miles

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn with 'lips' on edges

Rear brake pads worn thin (advise closer inspection)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 48,906 miles

Nail in outer shoulder / sidewall of nearside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2014 38,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 38,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2013 34,803 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S of fuel tank seems damp, no leaks present

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 May 2012 30,680 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 30,680 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 26,760 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2011 26,760 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 22,498 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 22,498 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 18,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 18,367 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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LC06 TPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC06 TPF, 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 LC06 TPF registered?

LC06 TPF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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