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LX06 WMO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,746 mi
Last recorded94,746 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 WMO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 94,746 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 94,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 91,836 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2022 91,729 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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 88,194 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 86,725 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 86,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 82,224 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 82,224 miles

Central Rear Stop light not working

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 75,511 miles

Front tyres showing sins of perishing tread

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

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

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear tyres showing signs of perishing in tread and on side walls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 70,696 miles

Rear inner tyres wearing and slightly distorted on inner edges

Rear suspension springs corroded on lower coils

Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Lamp filling with water (1.3.2b)

Rear inner tyres wearing and slightly distorted on inner edges

Rear suspension springs corroded on lower coils

Pass 29 Mar 2016 66,071 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 56,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 56,157 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,011 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,694 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 31,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 24,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 19,290 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 14,809 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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LX06 WMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX06 WMO, 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 LX06 WMO registered?

LX06 WMO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is LX06 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX06 WMO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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