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LA55 DYT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

33,660 mi
Last recorded33,660 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 DYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 33,660 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2026 33,656 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 33,537 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 32,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 29,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 27,260 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 25,445 miles

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

front both brake disc is corded.

Pass 9 Jan 2019 24,220 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 23,517 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 22,988 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 22,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 19 Jan 2016 21,498 miles

Both front tyres, and NSR tyre have heavy cracking to tyre covers.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 20,525 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 20,525 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S/F and O/S/F O/S/R tyres are worn and cracking to outer side walls

Fail 21 Jan 2014 19,570 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 19,570 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 18,173 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 18,173 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 15,713 miles

all tyre's perishing/cracking on sidewalls

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,216 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,349 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 7,925 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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LA55 DYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LA55 DYT, 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 LA55 DYT registered?

LA55 DYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2006.

Is LA55 DYT safe to buy?

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