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LC56 WLN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,323 mi
Last recorded79,323 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 79,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2024 77,919 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 77,175 miles

Catalyst heat shield loose.

O/s/f seat release handle faulty.

Pass 15 Sep 2022 76,390 miles

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

Offside Front Top mount has play

Pass 16 Sep 2021 75,830 miles

N/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Fail 16 Sep 2021 75,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

N/s/r Tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,529 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2019 73,045 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,873 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 63,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,245 miles

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

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

catalyst heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2015 54,675 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on edges

lip on rear discs

Pass 19 Sep 2014 50,503 miles

slight lip on front brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,725 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

lip on front brake discs

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,344 miles

front brake discs lipped

Pass 24 Sep 2011 33,666 miles

center exhaust mount brocken

Fail 24 Sep 2011 33,666 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

center exhaust mount brocken

Pass 9 Oct 2010 28,107 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 20,287 miles

slight roughness on nearside front wheel bearing, when rotated

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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LC56 WLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LC56 WLN, 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 LC56 WLN registered?

LC56 WLN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is LC56 WLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC56 WLN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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