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LK06 SYY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 SYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp partly insecure, securing bracket worn

oil dip stick broken

Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,830 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

o/s head lamp partly insecure, securing bracket worn

oil dipstick broken

oil pressure light on, oil on min

Fail 16 Aug 2024 97,830 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush, worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, rear bush. worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively also not fitted securely (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

oil dipstick broken

oil pressure light on, oil on min

Pass 9 Aug 2023 94,941 miles

Dipstick tube broken

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 94,941 miles

Exhaust system insecure center hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, within 30cm of axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Dipstick tube broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from sleve (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolent leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 93,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 92,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 91,747 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 84,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 75,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 65,623 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 54,073 miles

Centre exhaust mount is corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 54,073 miles

Centre exhaust mount is corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 46,770 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 42,149 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 38,617 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 36,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 18,658 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 15,021 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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LK06 SYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LK06 SYY, 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 LK06 SYY registered?

LK06 SYY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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