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LE06 HLR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE06 HLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 90,774 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,554 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 87,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 85,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 79,440 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 77,734 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 73,935 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 68,906 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 7 Apr 2018 68,906 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 58,702 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 51,935 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 42,560 miles

Nearside front tyre on legal limit.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 34,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 29,001 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 26,966 miles

nsr tyre side wall perished

Pass 25 Jul 2011 23,399 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 18,011 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,940 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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LE06 HLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LE06 HLR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LE06 HLR registered?

LE06 HLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 August 2006.

Is LE06 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE06 HLR shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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