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LM55 OZO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,950 mi
Last recorded119,950 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 OZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 119,950 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 119,944 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2025 118,459 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 118,459 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside and offside affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested lenses affecting beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment new caliper fitted parking lever not fully releasing (1.1.15 (f))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear mounting bush bonding starting to fail (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer sleeve damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 114,124 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer outer sill damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2023 109,037 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 105,949 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One light out on centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2022 105,947 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To & from hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working One light out on centre stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 102,906 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 94,137 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 86,907 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 80,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,800 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2016 67,578 miles

exhaust centre mounting insecure

offside outersill damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2015 59,834 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front discs corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2013 49,996 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 41,941 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 35,974 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 35,974 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 33,416 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 27,023 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 20,719 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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LM55 OZO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LM55 OZO, 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 LM55 OZO registered?

LM55 OZO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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