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SK06 LZX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,865 mi
Last recorded103,865 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 LZX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 103,865 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside covered in Black stone chip

Pass 29 May 2020 101,958 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,425 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 88,112 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 30 Jun 2016 79,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency low,18%

Fail 20 Jun 2016 79,214 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine management lamp indicates fault

Fail 1 May 2015 74,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 74,372 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 68,845 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills damaged

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,286 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 55,469 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 45,479 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 34,854 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 23,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,530 miles

exhaust centre bracket broken away from system

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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SK06 LZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SK06 LZX, 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 SK06 LZX registered?

SK06 LZX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 March 2006.

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