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V111 LUV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,643 mi
Last recorded140,643 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 LUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 140,643 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 137,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 133,060 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 128,389 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 128,366 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 May 2021 124,352 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 120,495 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 114,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 107,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,317 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 94,800 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 85,686 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,191 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 56,241 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 41,170 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,749 miles

Cannot check any rear seatbelts due to boxes piled on back seats.

Oil leak.

Pass 17 Apr 2010 23,952 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,682 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 16,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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V111 LUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V111 LUV, 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 V111 LUV registered?

V111 LUV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 May 2006.

Is V111 LUV safe to buy?

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