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LR06 XCZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

115,702 mi
Last recorded115,702 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 XCZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 115,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 115,678 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,617 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,113 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,734 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 103,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 97,553 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 97,337 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 92,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 87,272 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 87,272 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight lift in leg mounting

Offside Front Upper lift in leg mounting

Fail 29 Sep 2018 79,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper slight lift in leg mounting

Offside Front Upper lift in leg mounting

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 68,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,022 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 61,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 54,505 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 54,505 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 46,882 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 40,924 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 40,924 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,476 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 30,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,021 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 15,647 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 XCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XCZ, 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

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What year was LR06 XCZ registered?

LR06 XCZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 April 2006.

Is LR06 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 XCZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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