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LR56 AFU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 AFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 124,341 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust condition

Fail 10 Mar 2026 124,341 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust condition

Pass 20 Mar 2025 120,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 114,143 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 114,137 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 108,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 104,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 102,243 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 99,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 95,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 87,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 76,273 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)

Rear tyres cracked between tread

rear tyres wearing

Pass 8 Oct 2015 64,725 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,968 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 29 Nov 2012 32,689 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 32,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 24,839 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 19,687 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 13,501 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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LR56 AFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LR56 AFU, 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 LR56 AFU registered?

LR56 AFU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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