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GY56 LHA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,791 mi
Last recorded120,791 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 LHA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 120,791 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 111,517 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 107,832 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 107,800 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 105,867 miles

both front shocker top mounts have slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2021 103,608 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 103,608 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 98,828 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 98,828 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 94,345 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 94,345 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 85,593 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 85,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,750 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 82,748 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,840 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 79,838 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 73,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 73,101 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeering (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced both (3.7.B.6b)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,032 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 61,034 miles

front tyres starting to wear to wear bars

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front tyres starting to wear to wear bars

Pass 3 May 2012 52,375 miles

hand brake lever noisy

o/s rear tyre close to makers wear bars

Pass 7 May 2011 46,439 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,023 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 32,300 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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GY56 LHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GY56 LHA, 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 GY56 LHA registered?

GY56 LHA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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