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LS56 KXX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,635 mi
Last recorded155,635 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 155,635 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 149,028 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2024 149,028 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 142,658 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 137,665 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 131,631 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 126,442 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2019 120,786 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 120,786 miles

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 112,017 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 105,096 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,278 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,571 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)

both front tyres worn out on edges

n/s/r head rest foam cover missing

Pass 8 Dec 2014 68,779 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 58,837 miles

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 17 Dec 2013 58,837 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 50,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 50,233 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 39,153 miles

both ront tyres worn out on edges and both rear tyres cracking 205/55/16 W

Pass 20 Dec 2010 29,981 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 17,889 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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LS56 KXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS56 KXX, 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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LS56 KXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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