2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · GY56 VAA
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2006. Recorded mileage 88,434 miles. MOT valid until 27/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,434 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1596cc
GY56 VAA Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/11/2025
- 88,434 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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GY56 VAA Mileage History
- 24/09/200928,815 mi
- 29/09/200928,859 mi+44 mi
- 30/09/201035,957 mi+7,098 mi
- 26/09/201141,591 mi+5,634 mi
- 12/09/201247,655 mi+6,064 mi
- 11/09/201353,705 mi+6,050 mi
- 12/09/201459,389 mi+5,684 mi
- 24/11/201563,154 mi+3,765 mi
- 17/11/201667,567 mi+4,413 mi
- 15/11/201771,680 mi+4,113 mi
- 20/11/201875,179 mi+3,499 mi
- 26/11/201977,998 mi+2,819 mi
- 28/11/201977,998 mi
- 25/11/202079,390 mi+1,392 mi
- 25/11/202079,390 mi
- 15/11/202180,567 mi+1,177 mi
- 15/11/202180,567 mi
- 18/11/202282,581 mi+2,014 mi
- 18/11/202282,581 mi
- 16/11/202384,565 mi+1,984 mi
- 16/11/202384,565 mi
- 18/11/202486,393 mi+1,828 mi
- 18/11/202486,393 mi
- 24/11/202588,434 mi+2,041 mi
- 24/11/202588,434 mi
Average of roughly 3,688 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
GY56 VAA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (GY56 VAA) between September 2009 and November 2025.
The record contains 17 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 24 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (20 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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