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LA56 EZP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,486 mi
Last recorded66,486 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EZP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 66,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged/cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 62,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,080 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 55,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 51,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 47,948 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Dec 2019 43,117 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 39,855 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and close to legal limit

offside front tyre perished and worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2017 36,848 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 33,133 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 29,683 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre worn very close to legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2014 24,121 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,754 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 18,474 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 14,770 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn to 1.6mm

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

offside rear foglamp cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2010 11,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 8,340 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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LA56 EZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LA56 EZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA56 EZP registered?

LA56 EZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 December 2006.

Is LA56 EZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 EZP shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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