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LY06 WUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 WUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 95,812 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 81,905 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 26 May 2023 76,059 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 71,940 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 7 May 2021 63,413 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 63,134 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear mirror (3.3 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 55,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 48,120 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 39,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 35,847 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 31,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,919 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 27,280 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,835 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre is cracked all over outer sidewall

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

Offside rear tyre is cracked all over outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2011 22,600 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres have cracks in outer sidewalls, none yet to cords.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 19,055 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 13,940 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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LY06 WUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LY06 WUU, 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 LY06 WUU registered?

LY06 WUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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The MOT history for LY06 WUU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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