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LX06 WMV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

31,627 mi
Last recorded31,627 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 WMV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 31,627 miles

all four brake disc backplates rusty

Fail 23 Jun 2020 31,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all four brake disc backplates rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,460 miles

SUSPENSION ETC AND FRONT STRUTS CORRODED

Fail 12 Jun 2019 31,460 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNT BROKEN AWAY (6.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault ANTI SKID LIGHT ON (7.12 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

SUSPENSION ETC AND FRONT STRUTS CORRODED

Pass 19 Jun 2018 31,105 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

underside components corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 31,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn seriously corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter leaking

underside components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,821 miles

BOTH THE FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE CORRODED AND PITTED

NEARSIDE INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER LEAKING LUBRICANT

Pass 21 Apr 2016 30,289 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant at small retaining clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened due to lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 29,987 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 29,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 28,397 miles

nearside front constant velocity joint inner gaiter leaking lubricant(from small retaining clip)

Pass 1 May 2012 26,730 miles

rear tyres cracking edge of tread and walls (suggest replaced)

Pass 4 May 2011 24,978 miles

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Sep 2010 23,002 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 17,784 miles

offside rear reverse light lens cracked

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 WMV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX06 WMV, 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 WMV registered?

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

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