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LD06 VUX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,547 mi
Last recorded145,547 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 VUX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 145,547 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,477 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

NSR number plate lamp slightly dim.

OSR tyre tread low.

Oil residue on engine.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Fail 29 Mar 2016 128,858 miles

NSR number plate lamp slightly dim.

OSR tyre tread low.

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

Oil residue on engine.

Rear inner brake pads appear low.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 115,031 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 115,031 miles

Centre Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 102,153 miles

screen is chipped and cracked, centre exhaust mount has snapped off.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 87,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s number plate lamp loose

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,171 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 72,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,314 miles

o/s/r tyre worn to excess

Pass 31 Mar 2010 39,117 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 39,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 27,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 27,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LD06 VUX, 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 VUX registered?

LD06 VUX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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