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MT06 LXF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

110,384 mi
Last recorded110,384 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 LXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 110,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2025 101,763 miles

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner sill corroded

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 100,172 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Silencer corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 100,172 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Engine management light on

Exhaust mounting defective Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Silencer corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 98,439 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre silencer mount broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Secured by tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 96,984 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 95,282 miles

Engine MIL light on.

Exhaust tail box corroded.

Pass 21 May 2020 93,508 miles

Engine Malfunction indicator light on.

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 91,634 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

both front tyre treads worn on outer edges

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Fail 30 Apr 2019 91,634 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Offside Front 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))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

both front tyre treads worn on outer edges

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,363 miles

engine management warning lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,869 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2017 86,869 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,203 miles

Offside wiper blade split

Fail 28 Apr 2016 81,203 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,056 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 67,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 61,965 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 56,084 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 56,084 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Mar 2011 48,161 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,161 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,926 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 30,844 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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MT06 LXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MT06 LXF, 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 MT06 LXF registered?

MT06 LXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 May 2006.

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