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LD06 ODW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

86,490 mi
Last recorded86,490 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 ODW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 86,490 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2023 86,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill - not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2022 83,375 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 82,849 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and excessively worn on the inner and outer edges - 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2021 75,068 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres very worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 68,647 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 65,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 65,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,665 miles

PLAY IN SUSPENSION RUBBERS

Pass 10 Jan 2017 61,723 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 51,461 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 41,980 miles

front discs worn

rear tyres perishing slightly

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 4 Jan 2014 32,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 25,430 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 5 Jan 2012 19,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 18,041 miles

engine warning light on

front wipers poor

Pass 26 Feb 2010 17,419 miles

nearside wiper blade in poor condition.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 14,954 miles

n/s lower windscreen cracked

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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LD06 ODW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LD06 ODW, 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 LD06 ODW registered?

LD06 ODW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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