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LR05 CAP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

62,057 mi
Last recorded62,057 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 CAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 62,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 57,171 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 57,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 54,809 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 51,935 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 49,679 miles

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

parking brake just met the limits 16%

Pass 9 Feb 2021 49,317 miles

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

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

parking brake just the limits 16%

Pass 17 Feb 2020 48,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Pass 21 Feb 2019 48,346 miles

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

parking brake just met the limits on 17%

Pass 22 Feb 2018 47,955 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 44,459 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 42,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 42,574 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,700 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 38,516 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 33,959 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 30,719 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 26,160 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 26,153 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 21,917 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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LR05 CAP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR05 CAP, 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 LR05 CAP registered?

LR05 CAP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LR05 CAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 CAP shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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