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LD56 VMK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,651 mi
Last recorded116,651 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 VMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 116,651 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s/f and o/s/f cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 116,640 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both n/s/f and o/s/f cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn (205/55r16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 108,577 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed but not effecting structural integrity.

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed but not effecting structural integrity.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2025 108,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed but not effecting structural integrity.

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

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded, holed but not effecting structural integrity.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 108,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp/sleeve considerably corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both foggy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 103,959 miles

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

generally very rusty underneath

Fail 12 Jun 2024 103,959 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected caliper leaking (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked/perished 205/55x16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very badly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated but not blowing

generally very rusty underneath

Pass 18 Apr 2023 98,337 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 98,336 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,466 miles

exhaust outer skin corroded and split

Pass 20 Nov 2020 89,725 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 84,264 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread is perished

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,803 miles

Both front lower wishbone bushes are deteriorated with slight movement

Both track rod end boots perished slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,138 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)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 70,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 62,142 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 94,671 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 30 May 2014 42,201 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 24,636 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 22,472 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 22,472 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 19,686 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 19,686 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 16,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,147 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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LD56 VMK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,398cc 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 LD56 VMK, 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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LD56 VMK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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