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LV06 OBG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,458 mi
Last recorded135,458 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 OBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 135,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 133,136 miles

Front Top suspension mtgs have slight play

Fail 29 Nov 2023 133,136 miles

Front Top suspension mtgs have slight play

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,615 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 130,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 128,729 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 128,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,087 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 123,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rubbed on sidewalls

Pass 13 Apr 2018 120,969 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 120,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 115,633 miles

Nearside Front mirror capping broken

Pass 1 Apr 2016 109,240 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2015 98,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 85,419 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 73,052 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 61,189 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 47,427 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 47,427 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 36,865 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,043 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 24,707 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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LV06 OBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LV06 OBG, 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 LV06 OBG registered?

LV06 OBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 May 2006.

Is LV06 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV06 OBG shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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