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LJ06 UEU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,298 mi
Last recorded122,298 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 UEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 122,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer outer sill damaged

underbody surface rust

Pass 21 Mar 2022 122,183 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,975 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 119,689 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 117,803 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 117,803 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 115,188 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 109,670 miles

Nearside track rod inner ball joint has free play

Fail 24 Mar 2016 109,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside track rod inner ball joint has free play

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,256 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 77,361 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,766 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 44,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,268 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 28,562 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 19,256 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 14,723 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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LJ06 UEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ06 UEU, 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 LJ06 UEU registered?

LJ06 UEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is LJ06 UEU safe to buy?

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