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M17 LHB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,961 mi
Last recorded113,961 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 LHB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 113,961 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 113,550 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 102,453 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 102,381 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 98,807 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 89,895 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 82,150 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,073 miles

Offside Front indicator damaged but still functional

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 54,010 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 54,010 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,394 miles

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,394 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall damaged and perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust system deteriated front and rear sections.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front bumper damaged

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2015 34,264 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 25,713 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,984 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 16,206 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 12,824 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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M17 LHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 M17 LHB, 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 M17 LHB registered?

M17 LHB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 October 2006.

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