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LA56 MKC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 107,896 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 107,866 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 107,856 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 107,698 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 107,124 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 107,124 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2022 105,549 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))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 101,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 96,525 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 96,525 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,703 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside offside parking brake force efficiencies low at 18%

Pass 31 Jan 2018 88,895 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,887 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside parking brake efficiencies low at 16%

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 84,848 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly wearing edges

Pass 15 Feb 2016 81,878 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 71,444 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 71,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nsr tyre inner wall large cuts,

Pass 15 Sep 2014 69,932 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,209 miles

Nail in rear tyre

both rear tyres low on tread and stepped

o/s/r caliper handbrake pawl not returning fully but does not affect rear brake

Fail 25 Jun 2013 58,209 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres low on tread and stepped

o/s/r caliper handbrake pawl not returning fully but does not affect rear brake

Pass 16 Feb 2012 54,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 6 Oct 2010 46,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,441 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 28,441 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 MKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LA56 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

LA56 MKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is LA56 MKC safe to buy?

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