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LS06 AAU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,220 mi
Last recorded73,220 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 AAU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 73,220 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 1 Dec 2025 73,220 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 20 Nov 2025 73,220 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 63,094 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 63,094 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 60,285 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Reverse light lens broken.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,861 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 59,861 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade badly split. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall age cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,884 miles

bonnet cable handle damaged.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 56,098 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 55,289 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 54,440 miles

centre brake light requires attention

Fail 14 Apr 2016 54,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 29 May 2014 52,988 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 52,988 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 51,471 miles

EXHAUST BENT/DAMAGED.

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,471 miles

EXHAUST BENT/DAMAGED.

Pass 18 May 2012 48,629 miles

exhaust is damaged/bent.

Pass 25 May 2011 40,032 miles

exhaust hase been hit from behind is now sitting tight to floor not leaking ,solid on mountings.

Pass 25 May 2010 30,123 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 19,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 19,609 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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LS06 AAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LS06 AAU, 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 LS06 AAU registered?

LS06 AAU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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