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KM56 LYD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,802 mi
Last recorded69,802 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 LYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 69,802 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 68,296 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2023 66,773 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 63,927 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 61,552 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2019 57,300 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 54,731 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,158 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 47,098 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 47,098 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,568 miles

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2013 43,568 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 42,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Traction contorl light illuminated

Fail 4 Mar 2013 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Traction contorl light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,440 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,509 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 28,387 miles

ESP Light on dash.

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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KM56 LYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KM56 LYD, 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 KM56 LYD registered?

KM56 LYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 4 December 2006.

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