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RA06 LEJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

138,377 mi
Last recorded138,377 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 LEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 138,377 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear indicator outer lens damaged

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 138,377 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear indicator outer lens missing

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 130,996 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 125,639 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front wheel arch trim loose

Fail 17 Dec 2019 125,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside front wheel arch trim loose

Pass 21 Nov 2018 116,674 miles

sump shield damaged

Pass 15 Dec 2017 109,041 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 100,643 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,993 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,574 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Dec 2013 71,722 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 60,146 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 49,468 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,057 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 39,941 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

Screw in the offside rear tyre

centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still supported

Pass 7 Jul 2009 29,829 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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RA06 LEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RA06 LEJ, 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 RA06 LEJ registered?

RA06 LEJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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