2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · KN56 UTS
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 10 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 73,310 miles. MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,310 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KN56 UTS Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/09/2026
- 73,310 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KN56 UTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (KN56 UTS) between September 2009 and September 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 29 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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 Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
KN56 UTS Mileage History
- 29/09/20092,647 mi
- 31/08/20104,467 mi+1,820 mi
- 13/09/20116,099 mi+1,632 mi
- 20/09/20127,256 mi+1,157 mi
- 01/10/20138,492 mi+1,236 mi
- 03/09/20149,497 mi+1,005 mi
- 22/09/201510,117 mi+620 mi
- 16/09/201614,954 mi+4,837 mi
- 23/09/201720,780 mi+5,826 mi
- 23/09/201720,780 mi
- 26/09/201828,512 mi+7,732 mi
- 25/09/201938,960 mi+10,448 mi
- 25/09/201938,960 mi
- 01/10/202047,436 mi+8,476 mi
- 01/10/202047,436 mi
- 28/09/202156,714 mi+9,278 mi
- 28/09/202266,223 mi+9,509 mi
- 06/09/202369,186 mi+2,963 mi
- 06/09/202369,186 mi
- 24/09/202471,386 mi+2,200 mi
- 24/09/202471,386 mi
- 25/09/202575,428 mi+4,042 mi
- 08/09/202673,309 mi-2,119 mi
- 29/09/202673,310 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,157 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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