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LD06 WUA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

134,068 mi
Last recorded134,068 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 WUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 134,068 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 133,041 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 113,747 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 113,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 104,888 miles

Nearside inner track rod deformed but serviceable

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 94,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear nearside tyre

Nearside inner track rod is deformed but still serviceable

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 78,365 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 78,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 63,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2013 53,541 miles

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 May 2012 44,888 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 37,141 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 37,141 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 28,284 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 28,284 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

excessive corrosion present to inner face of offside front brake disc

Pass 17 Apr 2009 19,808 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 WUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LD06 WUA, 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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LD06 WUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 April 2006.

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