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LT56 BJK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

118,552 mi
Last recorded118,552 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 BJK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 118,552 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Sep 2025 118,552 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 105,150 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 103,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 100,504 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,136 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 91,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 91,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 88,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 83,015 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,508 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 66,628 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 66,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s and n/s. (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working o/s and n/s. (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,423 miles

All tyre walls cut(not to cord)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,423 miles

All tyre walls cut(not to cord)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 52,873 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 52,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,720 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 49,720 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 44,462 miles

Air Bag Light on

Front O/S and N/S tyres low tread on outer edges(still legal)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 44,462 miles

Air Bag Light on

Front O/S and N/S tyres low tread on outer edges(still legal)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 37,567 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 31,698 miles

o/s/r tyre has been ran flat

Pass 9 Oct 2009 23,130 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 23,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

o/s/f tyre worn low

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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LT56 BJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow 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 LT56 BJK, 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 LT56 BJK registered?

LT56 BJK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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