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LM06 KLV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,356 mi
Last recorded76,356 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 76,356 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 76,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 75,544 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 72,098 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 72,097 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Intermittent. (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 68,479 miles

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)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Traction control lamp illuminated.

o/s/front tyre low tread on outer edge.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 56,938 miles

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

n/s/front tyre wall cut (not to cord)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 56,938 miles

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

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

n/s/front tyre wall cut (not to cord)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,380 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2014 52,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/front tyre wall cut(not to cord)

o/s/rear tyre nail in tread (low pressure)and wall perished and worn(been run flat)

n/s/rear tyre nail in edge of tread

Pass 15 Jan 2013 41,362 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 36,310 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,616 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,067 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 28,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2010 28,065 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 28,065 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 22,187 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 22,187 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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LM06 KLV 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 68.4%.

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 KLV, 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 LM06 KLV registered?

LM06 KLV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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