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YK06 LGA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,038 mi
Last recorded120,038 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK06 LGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 120,038 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front brake disc protective back plate missing

Fail 21 Jan 2026 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s&o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

o/s front brake disc protective back plate missing

Pass 23 Jan 2025 113,368 miles

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

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

o/s front disc protective cover missing

Fail 23 Jan 2025 113,368 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

o/s front disc protective cover missing

Pass 2 Feb 2024 106,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

o/s front disc protective cover missing

Pass 27 Jan 2023 99,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

hand brake reading just within limit 17% (lower reading on o/s)

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 87,585 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 82,992 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 77,891 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 75,331 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,331 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,748 miles

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

Offside Rear Trye outer wall slightly cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2017 69,717 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Trye outer wall slightly cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,146 miles

Offside Rear Trye slightly cracked on outer wall

Fail 18 Mar 2016 65,146 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trye slightly cracked on outer wall

Pass 19 Mar 2015 60,199 miles

centre stop light removed

Fail 19 Mar 2015 60,198 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 55,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 55,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,020 miles

eyelevel brake light out

Fail 12 Apr 2013 49,020 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eyelevel brake light out

oil light on

pad warning light on

Pass 12 May 2012 41,449 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 27,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,555 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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YK06 LGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK06 LGA, 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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YK06 LGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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