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LT56 VTY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

83,582 mi
Last recorded83,582 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 VTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 83,582 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2026 83,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2025 81,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL RETURN (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 79,964 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 79,912 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Off side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Centre exhaust mount bracket broken

Front brake discs worn

General corrosion to suspension and steering

Head lamps slightly tarnished, off side beam image blurred

Off side repeater damaged

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near side rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 79,099 miles

Central middle exhaust mount broken

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,128 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 78,128 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 76,179 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 75,173 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 68,388 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,390 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 57,990 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)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 57,990 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)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,404 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 49,512 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 49,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 44,120 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 36,760 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,422 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 31,957 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 31,957 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)

3 segments out in high level stop lamp

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,450 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side front tyre has damage on side wall

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 VTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LT56 VTY, 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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LT56 VTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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