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LR06 ERO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

35,659 mi
Last recorded35,659 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 ERO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 35,659 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 23,841 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 21,646 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged at front sections

Fail 16 Feb 2024 21,624 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front bushes starting to split (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both outer sills damaged at front sections

Pass 17 Feb 2023 17,787 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (osr tyre 19 years old) (nsr 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front sills slightly dented

Fail 17 Feb 2023 17,787 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (osr tyre 19 years old) (nsr 11 years old ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front sills slightly dented

slight oil leak but not excessive (oil filter)

Pass 23 Feb 2022 16,359 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Fail 23 Feb 2022 16,359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2021 15,444 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 15,244 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,035 miles

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

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2018 14,658 miles

engine covers and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2017 14,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 14,094 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,220 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 9,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 9,285 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 9,285 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 8,379 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 7,582 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 6,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 5,181 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 ERO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc 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 LR06 ERO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR06 ERO?

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What year was LR06 ERO registered?

LR06 ERO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

Is LR06 ERO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 ERO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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