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LB56 OUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,640 mi
Last recorded51,640 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 OUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,640 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))

Fail 18 May 2026 51,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 9 May 2025 48,378 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2024 36,987 miles

Exhaust system rusty/corroded.

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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Front and rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 29,172 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Fail 31 May 2023 29,172 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 25,867 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 19,720 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 19,720 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 12,269 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Pass 2 Nov 2018 9,907 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 9,028 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 8,712 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 7,601 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 6,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 5,894 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 5,890 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 5,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 4,765 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 4,323 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 3,586 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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LB56 OUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LB56 OUU, 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 LB56 OUU registered?

LB56 OUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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