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LS06 KLF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

69,589 mi
Last recorded69,589 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 KLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 69,589 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2026 69,583 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Obligatory indirect vision device insecure inner mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under vehicle covered

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,145 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 66,143 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 62,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly loose Interior mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 59,381 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 59,370 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 57,510 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 57,510 miles

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))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 55,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 55,169 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 53,724 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated, pads okay

Interior rear view mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2020 53,724 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated, pads okay

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

Interior rear view mirror slightly loose

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,092 miles

Brake pad wear light illuminated, pads okay.

Central Inner Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 48,406 miles

Rear view mirror insecure

Pass 9 Feb 2017 43,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 42,852 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp insecure offside (1.7.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam offside (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror insecure offside (8.1.1)

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view offside (8.1.2a)

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 41,596 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 35,817 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 19 Aug 2014 32,882 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2013 29,332 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre perishing in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2013 29,332 miles

offside rear tyre perishing in outer sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,626 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 23,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 23,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 17,254 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 17,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 13,612 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 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KLF, 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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LS06 KLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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