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MX06 LHY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 LHY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 104,150 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2025 104,150 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 99,401 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 93,715 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 89,537 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 85,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 85,026 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 79,186 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 75,389 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 68,749 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 68,747 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 62,535 miles

corrosion and wear on both front brake discs

lift in both front top suspension mountings

segments of eye level stop light not working

Pass 1 Feb 2017 57,629 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 51,706 miles

Front & Rear brake pads worn low.

Reduced effort on osr park brake.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,808 miles

Corrosion on exhaust.

Near side rear tyre starting to perish.

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2014 43,043 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,732 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 35,249 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 31,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 27,522 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 22,698 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,398 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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MX06 LHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MX06 LHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX06 LHY registered?

MX06 LHY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 March 2006.

Is MX06 LHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX06 LHY shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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