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LX06 WOC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

130,794 mi
Last recorded130,794 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 WOC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2023 130,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

light corrosion to suspension components

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 28 Sep 2022 125,532 miles

light corrosion to o/s and n/s sills

slight bind to o/s/r service brake

Pass 21 Sep 2021 120,357 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 120,227 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated not to core (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 114,151 miles

both rear tyres perishing

light corrosion to n/s sill

n/s headlight output low

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deterioating

Fail 22 Sep 2020 114,027 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not unclipping underload (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not recoiling (7.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion to n/s sill

n/s headlight output low

both rear tyres perishing

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover deterioating

Pass 24 Sep 2019 106,837 miles

damage to n/s/f subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r sill

n/s headlight out put low

Fail 23 Sep 2019 106,837 miles

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

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

damage to n/s/f subframe

light corrosion to n/s/r sill

n/s headlight out put low

o/s/r brake pad low

Pass 24 Sep 2018 98,912 miles

top guard

Fail 24 Sep 2018 98,912 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

top guard

Pass 13 Sep 2017 93,857 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

top guards

Fail 12 Sep 2017 83,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

top guards

Pass 6 Oct 2016 88,470 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 88,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 87,153 miles

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

child seat fitted

nearside headlight dim

Fail 30 Mar 2016 87,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

child seat fitted

eml on dash

nearside headlight dim

Pass 30 Mar 2015 74,633 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 72,936 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 72,934 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 63,602 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 63,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 49,620 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 38,417 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 WOC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 WOC, 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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LX06 WOC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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