
Volkswagen Beetle
Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc
LB06 BUGMOT history
LB06 BUG is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,703 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 140,703 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,985 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB06 BUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 3 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB06 BUG was last recorded at 140,703 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2011: 37,089 miles, lower than 39,857 miles on 1 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,702 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 6,985 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 140,703 miles
- 2025 – 127,568 miles
- 2024 – 117,348 miles
- 2023 – 110,529 miles
- 2022 – 101,358 miles
- 2021 – 93,822 miles
- 2020 – 89,934 miles
- 2019 – 82,222 miles
- 2018 – 76,027 miles
- 2017 – 70,387 miles
- 2016 – 65,609 miles
- 2015 – 60,603 miles
- 2014 – 54,457 miles
- 2013 – 48,568 miles
- 2012 – 43,801 miles
- 2011 – 37,089 miles
- 2010 – 39,857 miles
- 2009 – 21,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition, outer skin on rear silencer corroded awayRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Central Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 27 Feb 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,703 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 140,703 miles
- Test number
- 566257529054
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition, outer skin on rear silencer corroded away
Fail140,702 miles (+13,134)1 dangerous5 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,702 miles
- Test number
- 270530213469
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust gas leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust system in poor condition, outer skin on rear silencer corroded away
Pass127,568 miles (+10,220)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 127,568 miles
- Test number
- 420106034813
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter skin on rear silencer corroded away
Pass117,348 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 117,348 miles
- Test number
- 672839253830
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter skin corroded on rear silencer
Fail117,344 miles (+6,815)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,344 miles
- Test number
- 963608234377
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material onto flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened band of corrosion on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter skin corroded on rear silencer
Pass110,529 miles (+180)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 110,529 miles
- Test number
- 527155470710
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,349 miles (+8,991)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,349 miles
- Test number
- 911290944810
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass101,358 miles (+133)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 101,358 miles
- Test number
- 681444221190
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in shock absorber shaft
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,225 miles (+7,403)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,225 miles
- Test number
- 182003897547
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Slight play in shock absorber shaft
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass93,822 miles (+3,888)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 93,822 miles
- Test number
- 348068679980
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass89,934 miles (+282)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 89,934 miles
- Test number
- 815247961692
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail89,652 miles (+7,430)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,652 miles
- Test number
- 508933520715
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass82,222 miles (+6,195)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 82,222 miles
- Test number
- 166669174116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass76,027 miles (+5,640)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 76,027 miles
- Test number
- 414438184193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,387 miles (+4,778)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 70,387 miles
- Test number
- 370208860688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,609 miles (+5,006)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 65,609 miles
- Test number
- 869462999622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,603 miles (+6,146)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 60,603 miles
- Test number
- 808085645060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,457 miles (+5,889)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 54,457 miles
- Test number
- 145325544405
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass48,568 miles (+4,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 48,568 miles
- Test number
- 188360253084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass43,801 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 43,801 miles
- Test number
- 236066162097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail43,801 miles (+6,712)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,801 miles
- Test number
- 147955162491
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass37,089 miles (-2,768)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 37,089 miles
- Test number
- 337471761047
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass39,857 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 39,857 miles
- Test number
- 730430760002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail39,857 miles (+18,100)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,857 miles
- Test number
- 623160260037
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass21,757 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 21,757 miles
- Test number
- 323378859084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail21,757 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,757 miles
- Test number
- 794578659013
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Questions about LB06 BUG
- Does LB06 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB06 BUG is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB06 BUG?
- The MOT on LB06 BUG is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB06 BUG done?
- LB06 BUG was recorded at 140,703 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 6,985 miles a year.
- Has LB06 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB06 BUG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB06 BUG ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB06 BUG find?
- LB06 BUG passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing, and 2 more.
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