The road tax status for AE56 XRO is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for AE56 XRO?

The MOT for AE56 XRO is valid and due for renewal on or before 4 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of AE56 XRO?

The recorded mileage for AE56 XRO is 72,506 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is AE56 XRO ULEZ compliant?

Yes, AE56 XRO (VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE) meets Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) standards and is exempt from daily ULEZ charges in London.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · AE56 XRO

AE56 XRO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11/09/2006. Recorded mileage 72,506 miles. MOT valid until 04/05/2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin: 2006 · Peterborough
MOT Status: Valid until 04/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 72,506 mi
ULEZ Compliance: ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 04/05/2027

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Mileage: 72,506 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2006
Engine: 1595cc

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AE56 XRO Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2026
72,506 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

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AE56 XRO Mileage History

25/04/202471,079 mi
01/05/202571,865 mi+786 mi
01/05/202571,865 mi
23/04/202672,505 mi+640 mi
29/04/202672,506 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 710 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AE56 XRO MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Sept 2026, 15:24

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (AE56 XRO) between April 2024 and April 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 29 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.

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