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LC06 XUP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,707 mi
Last recorded108,707 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC06 XUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2022 108,707 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 102,341 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 98,420 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 93,774 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 93,675 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2018 87,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,912 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 71,347 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 71,346 miles

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

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

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,957 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 60,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2012 53,576 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 47,025 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 40,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,972 miles

all four tyres wearing low

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 XUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LC06 XUP, 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 XUP registered?

LC06 XUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 April 2006.

Is LC06 XUP safe to buy?

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