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VN06 LVF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,775 mi
Last recorded83,775 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,775 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 83,772 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both OSF & NSF (4.1.2 (c))

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))

Offside 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 67,688 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 67,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,248 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 65,248 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 60,199 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 55,843 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 55,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 50,901 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 47,654 miles

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f indicator lense broken

Pass 28 Oct 2011 40,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,366 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 33,366 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 26,396 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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VN06 LVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VN06 LVF, 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 VN06 LVF registered?

VN06 LVF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 May 2006.

Is VN06 LVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN06 LVF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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