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LM06 KLF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

98,282 mi
Last recorded98,282 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 KLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 98,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 90,995 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 80,879 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre crack around outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 80,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush torn (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s and n/s (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s lip (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r tyre crack around outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2016 76,292 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated.

o/s and n/s front suspension insufficient damping effect.

Fail 5 Oct 2016 76,291 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s/front wishbone rear mounting bush. (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white. (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine management light illuminated.

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

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

o/s and n/s front suspension insufficient damping effect.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 64,638 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 64,634 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint o/s and n/s (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush o/s and n/s front wishbone rear mounting bushes. (2.5.A.1c)

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

n/s/front tyre on wear bars.

Pass 1 Aug 2014 56,375 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 56,375 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 49,804 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 49,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,792 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 38,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 38,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 31,369 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 31,042 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,376 miles

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

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

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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LM06 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LM06 KLF, 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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LM06 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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