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LL06 BGV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,063 mi
Last recorded65,063 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL06 BGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 65,063 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2026 65,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 61,802 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 58,519 miles

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2023 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,681 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 54,166 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 52,825 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 52,825 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 50,613 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 49,141 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 47,689 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 45,644 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Jul 2013 41,191 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 35,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,548 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 18,266 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 18,266 miles

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

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

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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LL06 BGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL06 BGV, 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 LL06 BGV registered?

LL06 BGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 July 2006.

Is LL06 BGV safe to buy?

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