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LM06 KLL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

96,590 mi
Last recorded96,590 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 96,590 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 15 Jun 2021 96,590 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

n/s sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 21 May 2020 93,468 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 May 2020 93,468 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Oct 2019 93,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 19 Sep 2018 91,806 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 91,803 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 91,797 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 84,906 miles

o/s/r tyre worn uneven / perished

Fail 29 Aug 2017 84,848 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

crack to lower screen

o/s/r tyre worn uneven / perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 84,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 84,204 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 84,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust cat and centre box rattling.

Pass 15 Sep 2015 80,554 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

n/s/rear tyre wall perished/kerbed and nail in tyre.

o/s/front tyre near wear bars.

Pass 15 Sep 2014 72,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2014 72,207 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 65,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/front tyre low tread on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Sep 2012 60,203 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,514 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,514 miles

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)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front tracking needs adjusting

Pass 13 Aug 2010 378,381 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 37,838 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

CARBON MONOXIDE (C.O) slightly high on 1st fast idle test.

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre has a slight tear.

rear bumper has slight damage.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,596 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 KLL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 August 2006.

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