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LC56 WRX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

65,223 mi
Last recorded65,223 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 WRX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 65,223 miles

High level brake light not working

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2026 65,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 62,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in both front upper strut top mounts

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 58,403 miles

High level brake light not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Play in both front upper strut top mounts

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,094 miles

Central brake light not working

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 50,691 miles

Central brake light not working

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

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

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

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

Play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,095 miles

Centre brake light not working but can not see wiring connected

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in o/s front strut top mount

Pass 9 Jul 2020 44,237 miles

Centre brake light inop

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

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

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

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing

Fail 8 Jul 2020 44,237 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Centre brake light inop

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

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

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

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

Play in both front strut top mounts

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 24 Jun 2019 41,256 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

High level brake light inop

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside mirror casing damaged

Play in both front strut top mounts

Pass 25 Jun 2018 37,790 miles

near side front tyre is starting to crack in tred

Fail 25 Jun 2018 37,790 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

near side front tyre is starting to crack in tred

Pass 20 Jun 2017 35,223 miles

centre exhaust hanger is loose but still secure

engie manigment light is on the dash

Fail 20 Jun 2017 35,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust hanger is loose but still secure

engie manigment light is on the dash

Pass 27 Jun 2016 32,156 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 32,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 32,143 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,190 miles

Brake discs have surface rust on face (all)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 29,865 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 27,558 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 27,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 25,766 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,235 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 22,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LC56 WRX, 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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LC56 WRX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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