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LF06 FXC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,478 mi
Last recorded105,478 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 FXC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 105,478 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mounts both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 97,308 miles

All brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 95,972 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 94,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 90,690 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 89,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 72,840 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,052 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 44,217 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 41,515 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,434 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 10 May 2013 34,623 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 32,229 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 28,484 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 20,923 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 20,923 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 18,671 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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LF06 FXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LF06 FXC, 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 LF06 FXC registered?

LF06 FXC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 March 2006.

Is LF06 FXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF06 FXC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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