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LM06 TPV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

130,093 mi
Last recorded130,093 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 TPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 130,093 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2026 130,092 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 127,283 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2025 127,267 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush , Both sides , splitting and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 124,076 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Feb 2024 123,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 121,723 miles

Nearside Rear brake bindind

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 121,723 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake bindind

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 117,748 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 117,747 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 113,601 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2020 113,578 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))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 110,978 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 110,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 105,002 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2018 104,989 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 98,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,721 miles

front discs and pads worn

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 82,747 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 82,747 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 73,273 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,641 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 54,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

inbalance on front foot brake

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,363 miles

off side front inner brake disc face in poor condition

Pass 4 Sep 2010 30,408 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edges close to 1.6mm

Fail 5 Sep 2009 20,262 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 20,262 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 TPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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