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LH56 AEN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

41,976 mi
Last recorded41,976 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH56 AEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 41,976 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 39,951 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,834 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 35,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 35,822 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 34,264 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 32,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 29,976 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 27,878 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 24,761 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 23,866 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 22,053 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 21,598 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 19,329 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 15,066 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 12,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 9,719 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 7,798 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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LH56 AEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LH56 AEN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LH56 AEN registered?

LH56 AEN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 September 2006.

Is LH56 AEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LH56 AEN shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LH56 AEN have outstanding finance?

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