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EF56 LWY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

93,828 mi
Last recorded93,828 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 93,828 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,876 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2024 92,876 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2023 89,504 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 89,402 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 86,415 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 86,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 82,888 miles

covers fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2020 82,888 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2019 80,269 miles

Offside handbrake sticking slightly

fuel flap faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2019 80,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside handbrake sticking slightly

fuel flap faulty

Pass 15 Aug 2019 80,218 miles

brake pedal spongy/long travel

child seat n/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

exhaust back box bracket support corroded/thin

o/s number plate light very dim

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

play/slack bottom of hand brake

small chip/crack o/s front screen

Fail 7 Aug 2019 80,208 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner face of back of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EPC warning light on

brake pedal spongy/long travel

child seat n/s/r, not clipped in, left unclipped

exhaust back box bracket support corroded/thin

n/s/f brake pads fitted incorrectly, inner (piston side) pad fitted to outer

o/s number plate light very dim

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

play/slack bottom of hand brake

small chip/crack o/s front screen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 77,411 miles

exhaust back box rear hanging mount corroded/thin

front tyres worn low, close to legal limit, cracking outer edges of tread

inner faces front brake discs corroded, o/s worse

o/s/f outer brake pad worn low

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

small chip/crack o/s front screen

Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,814 miles

child seat clipped in n/s/r, not unclipped for full test

coolant level on minimum

exhaust back box hanging bracket support corroded/thin

front tyres wearing slightly low and cracking towards outer edges

inner face o/s/f brake disc corroded

lower subframe brace panel damaged/bent at front, pushed up into radiator and a/c condensor

o/s/f outer brake pad lower than other 3 pads

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

small chip in zone A of front screen, less than 10mm

Fail 27 Jul 2017 73,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat clipped in n/s/r, not unclipped for full test

coolant level on minimum

exhaust back box hanging bracket support corroded/thin

front tyres wearing slightly low and cracking towards outer edges

inner face o/s/f brake disc corroded

lower subframe brace panel damaged/bent at front, pushed up into radiator and a/c condensor

o/s/f outer brake pad lower than other 3 pads

o/s/r hand brake arm on caliper not going back to stop

small chip in zone A of front screen, less than 10mm

Pass 4 Aug 2016 70,926 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 69,288 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2015 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,569 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres low and sidewalls perished

damage to n/s

exhaust back box bracket cracked

o/s/r caliper sticking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 51,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,995 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 34,591 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 25,784 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 15,686 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EF56 LWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EF56 LWY, 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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What year was EF56 LWY registered?

EF56 LWY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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