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LR06 BBF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

28,665 mi
Last recorded28,665 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 BBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 28,665 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 28,665 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 28,652 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 27,854 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (high level stop lamp) (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 26,898 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 31 Oct 2023 26,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Nov 2022 26,181 miles

Offside Front tyre down to wear bars

Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,311 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (centre pipe support bracket not attached) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm slight cracking in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 25,295 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (centre pipe support bracket not attached) (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3.0mm slight cracking in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 23,347 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 23,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2019 21,573 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 20,246 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 18,731 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 17,499 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 16,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 14,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind off side rear brake

Pass 17 May 2013 13,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 May 2012 12,461 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 12,461 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 10,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 9,519 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 7,913 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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LR06 BBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LR06 BBF, 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 LR06 BBF registered?

LR06 BBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is LR06 BBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 BBF shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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