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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LS06 EXMMOT history

LS06 EXM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
106,644 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,572 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS06 EXM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS06 EXM was last recorded at 106,644 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,644 miles · 13 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,572 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,644 miles
  • 2025 – 103,209 miles
  • 2024 – 99,281 miles
  • 2023 – 94,843 miles
  • 2022 – 90,309 miles
  • 2021 – 87,607 miles
  • 2020 – 85,260 miles
  • 2018 – 77,920 miles
  • 2017 – 70,511 miles
  • 2016 – 68,664 miles
  • 2015 – 59,564 miles
  • 2014 – 51,080 miles
  • 2013 – 41,949 miles
  • 2012 – 32,375 miles
  • 2011 – 24,181 miles
  • 2010 – 18,028 miles
  • 2009 – 12,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,644 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    337494415941
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail106,644 miles (+3,435)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,644 miles
    Test number
    627256908733
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,209 miles (+3,928)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    103,209 miles
    Test number
    568104008745
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    514389620383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail99,281 miles (+4,438)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,281 miles
    Test number
    483049659145
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass94,843 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    492915617460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,813 miles (+4,504)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,813 miles
    Test number
    487346413077
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass90,309 miles (+2,702)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,309 miles
    Test number
    737280178197
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,607 miles (+2,347)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    87,607 miles
    Test number
    861935596554
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass85,260 miles (+7,340)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    192345820644
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass77,920 miles (+7,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    743180531538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,511 miles (+1,847)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    70,511 miles
    Test number
    833705814504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,664 miles (+9,100)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    68,664 miles
    Test number
    386684847990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,564 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    59,564 miles
    Test number
    857454135103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,080 miles (+9,131)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,080 miles
    Test number
    475860254108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,949 miles (+9,574)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,949 miles
    Test number
    359117523116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass32,375 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,375 miles
    Test number
    625581112160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail32,374 miles (+8,193)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,374 miles
    Test number
    288690912456
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear tyres perished on sidewalls

  19. Pass24,181 miles (+6,153)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,181 miles
    Test number
    996818101153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,028 miles (+5,160)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,028 miles
    Test number
    813466700142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    12,868 miles
    Test number
    164827909152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS06 EXM

Does LS06 EXM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS06 EXM is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS06 EXM?
The MOT on LS06 EXM is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS06 EXM done?
LS06 EXM was recorded at 106,644 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 5,572 miles a year.
Has LS06 EXM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS06 EXM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LS06 EXM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS06 EXM find?
LS06 EXM passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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