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ST06 LGN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,501 mi
Last recorded76,501 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST06 LGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 76,501 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 76,432 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,606 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush bonding starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged crack in glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2020 59,887 miles

exhaust back box corrosion

exhaust centre box corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2020 59,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust back box corrosion

exhaust centre box corrosion

exhaust centre bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2019 58,377 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

exhaust system deteriorated and heat shield insecure

Fail 20 Aug 2019 58,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses have slight corrosion to the ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all front and rear suspension components are corroded

exhaust system deteriorated and heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2018 57,179 miles

Both front track rod end ball joint gaiters perished

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corrosion both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perished

Suspension components have slight surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2017 55,750 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension components are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged ie perished

rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2017 55,749 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

all front suspension components are corroded

both rear coil springs are corroded

offside front and rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly damaged ie perished

rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2016 54,270 miles

Exhaust centre clamp deteriorated and pipe slightly insecure

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 53,105 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 51,587 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 51,587 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2013 46,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2013 46,014 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 12 May 2012 37,398 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section bracket corroded off exhaust held on with a jubilea clip

nearside front brake disc corroding on inner braking surface

offside inner braking surface corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2011 30,003 miles

offside & nearside front brake discs corroded on in side edges

Pass 20 Apr 2010 21,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 15,291 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 15,270 miles

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

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

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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ST06 LGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ST06 LGN, 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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ST06 LGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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