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MX06 LWV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,280 mi
Last recorded131,280 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX06 LWV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 131,280 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 131,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,049 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 126,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,346 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 113,069 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 103,005 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,705 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2016 87,954 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

Fail 5 Oct 2016 87,954 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust mount broken

n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,171 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/f shock absorber shroud broken

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 64,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,436 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 47,199 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 47,195 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 39,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,108 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 21,359 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 21,359 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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 LWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWV, 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 MX06 LWV registered?

MX06 LWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 April 2006.

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