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LD06 ULO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,671 mi
Last recorded109,671 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 ULO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 109,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 107,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 101,579 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 101,576 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,737 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 91,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 86,396 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,599 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,182 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,120 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,373 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 56,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 50,534 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 50,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 44,085 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 38,406 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,109 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 33,105 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,430 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 24,430 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 19,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,685 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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LD06 ULO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ULO, 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 ULO registered?

LD06 ULO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LD06 ULO safe to buy?

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