2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · EX56 CSZ
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 123,234 miles. MOT valid until 06 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EX56 CSZ Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2026
- 123,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EX56 CSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (EX56 CSZ) between August 2022 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (3 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”.
EX56 CSZ Mileage History
- 22/08/2022106,084 mi
- 03/10/2023118,903 mi+12,819 mi
- 07/03/2025118,913 mi+10 mi
- 20/02/2026123,234 mi+4,321 mi
Average of roughly 4,900 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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