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LN06 UVU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,964 mi
Last recorded91,964 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN06 UVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,964 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 90,419 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 88,673 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 88,673 miles

Front Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,821 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 83,413 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 81,105 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Mar 2017 81,103 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Feb 2016 79,402 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 79,402 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 71,528 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 71,495 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,271 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake wear sensor is illuminated on the dash

Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 9 Feb 2013 41,654 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

n/s/r tyre punctured

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 13 Feb 2012 43,319 miles

front screen is cracked

n/s rear tyre is very worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,175 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low effort from o/s handbrake

Pass 3 Mar 2010 27,949 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 21,300 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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LN06 UVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LN06 UVU, 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 LN06 UVU registered?

LN06 UVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

Is LN06 UVU safe to buy?

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