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LB56 WEK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,054 mi
Last recorded47,054 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 WEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2026 47,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 40,182 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 31,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 31,534 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearaside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 30,795 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 29,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205\55\17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205\55\16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,758 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone [a] wiper mark (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 26,982 miles

Offside Front wiper blade starting too smear

Pass 14 Mar 2017 25,746 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 24,542 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,559 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage n/s door sill

Pass 1 Apr 2014 22,324 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 20,191 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sidewall cracking and perishing both front tyres 205/55/16

sidewall cracking and perishing both rear tyres 205/55/16

Pass 5 Apr 2012 18,425 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edge and perishing and cracking 205/55 R16

both rear tyres perishing and starting to crack 205/55 R16

Pass 10 Dec 2010 15,930 miles

slight free play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 26 Nov 2009 13,704 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 WEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LB56 WEK, 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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LB56 WEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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