2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · CU56 KTD
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 103,587 miles. MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,587 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CU56 KTD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/10/2026
- 103,587 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CU56 KTD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (CU56 KTD) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 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: Brakes (11 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top shock mount has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
CU56 KTD Mileage History
- 17/10/202492,290 mi
- 07/10/202597,484 mi+5,194 mi
- 16/10/202597,569 mi+85 mi
- 02/10/2026103,420 mi+5,851 mi
- 12/10/2026103,587 mi+167 mi
Average of roughly 5,691 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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