2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LE06 AVU
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 22 Aug 2006. Recorded mileage 86,547 miles. MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LE06 AVU Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2026
- 86,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LE06 AVU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (LE06 AVU) between August 2009 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
LE06 AVU Mileage History
- 08/08/200916,001 mi
- 22/04/201019,638 mi+3,637 mi
- 20/04/201122,810 mi+3,172 mi
- 20/04/201122,810 mi
- 18/04/201226,684 mi+3,874 mi
- 17/04/201330,177 mi+3,493 mi
- 17/04/201330,177 mi
- 17/04/201432,430 mi+2,253 mi
- 20/04/201534,921 mi+2,491 mi
- 20/04/201638,263 mi+3,342 mi
- 20/04/201741,402 mi+3,139 mi
- 20/04/201845,411 mi+4,009 mi
- 18/04/201950,219 mi+4,808 mi
- 28/07/202054,480 mi+4,261 mi
- 23/07/202156,582 mi+2,102 mi
- 04/07/202258,252 mi+1,670 mi
- 26/07/202360,393 mi+2,141 mi
- 26/07/202360,393 mi
- 11/07/202462,862 mi+2,469 mi
- 12/07/202462,872 mi+10 mi
- 16/07/202565,471 mi+2,599 mi
- 23/07/202686,547 mi+21,076 mi
Average of roughly 4,161 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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