2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · KP56 VNR
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 103,260 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,260 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP56 VNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2025
- 103,260 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP56 VNR 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 (KP56 VNR) between July 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2025 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: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))”.
KP56 VNR Mileage History
- 14/07/202295,181 mi
- 25/08/202397,958 mi+2,777 mi
- 05/09/2024101,780 mi+3,822 mi
- 01/09/2025103,259 mi+1,479 mi
- 05/09/2025103,260 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,569 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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