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RF06 LVJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,336 mi
Last recorded88,336 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 LVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 88,336 miles

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 88,334 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 81,168 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 81,168 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 74,827 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 74,827 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking after cat (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 68,773 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 68,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 61,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 54,312 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 46,907 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 46,907 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 29,239 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 29,239 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 28,151 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 28,150 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 24,224 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2012 20,816 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 15,131 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 15,131 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,666 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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RF06 LVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RF06 LVJ, 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 RF06 LVJ registered?

RF06 LVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 23 June 2006.

Is RF06 LVJ safe to buy?

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