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LR06 XDC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,008 mi
Last recorded111,008 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 XDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 111,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all steering/suspension components corroded

both front flexy brake hoses deteriorated

offside front brake pipe coating swelled

offside front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted

offside rear brake pipe coating swelled and slightly corroded

rear roof cover loose preventing view from interior mirror

slight drag at both rear wheels

slight play in steering mechanism

slight shudder in front brakes

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,792 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre 3mm

Fail 5 Mar 2020 105,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

coolant level low

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre 3mm

Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

car seat not secured

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in coating

rear brake pipes slightly swelled in coating

slight play in offside front strut top mount

slight shudder in front brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2019 96,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

car seat not secured

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in coating

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes slightly swelled in coating

signs of overheating at nearside rear brake

slight play in offside front strut top mount

slight shudder in front brakes

unable to thoroughly check rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes

Pass 23 Mar 2018 87,321 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

nearside rear seat belt partially checked due to child seat fitted

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in coating

offside front inner arch panel loose

oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Fail 23 Mar 2018 87,321 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

eml on

nearside rear seat belt partially checked due to child seat fitted

offside front brake pipe slightly swelled in coating

offside front inner arch panel loose

oil leak

slight play in nearside front steering rack

Pass 24 Mar 2017 77,925 miles

nearside rear hand brake lever not fully released

Fail 24 Mar 2017 77,925 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear hand brake lever not fully released

Pass 25 Mar 2016 67,751 miles

ADVISE 0FFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

Fail 25 Mar 2016 67,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

ADVISE 0FFSIDE REAR BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED

Pass 12 Mar 2015 60,263 miles

advise front brake discs badly lipped

advise front wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 12 Mar 2015 60,263 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front brake discs badly lipped

advise front wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,603 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 47,063 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 47,063 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,000 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 35,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 27,832 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 27,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 11 May 2009 24,313 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 XDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XDC, 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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LR06 XDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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