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LT56 YSJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,366 mi
Last recorded83,366 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 YSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 83,366 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2026 83,359 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 79,001 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 78,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 74,932 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 69,701 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 68,765 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre small cracks within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 66,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,811 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres have begun to perish on their outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 62,351 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2017 60,468 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,789 miles

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres wearing low

Nearside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,128 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 47,227 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 37,737 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 28,567 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 19,988 miles

all 4 tyres showing some cracking of side walls

Pass 12 Oct 2010 12,418 miles

has creaking noise from dry wishbone bushes

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,770 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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LT56 YSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

LT56 YSJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 17 October 2006.

Is LT56 YSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 YSJ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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