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FD56 LKY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,698 mi
Last recorded125,698 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Apr 2026 125,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

rest of sills and under vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Feb 2025 121,899 miles

Front Headlamp Aims Blurring

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 114,791 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 102,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 92,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 89,548 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe damaged

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 89,548 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front subframe damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,533 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,674 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,571 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both front tyre`s worn to 2mm

both rear tyre`s side wall`s slightly cracking

high level stop light inoprative

Pass 30 Jan 2017 62,648 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 51,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 38,822 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,269 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 30,472 miles

all four tyre side walls perrished and cracking

Pass 8 Feb 2012 27,416 miles

all four tyres cracking on outer side walls

Pass 10 Feb 2011 23,523 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 20,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 15,964 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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FD56 LKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD56 LKY, 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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FD56 LKY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 November 2006.

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