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2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LJ55 OSN

LJ55 OSN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 02 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 105,321 miles. MOT status: Failed.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Failed
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
105,321 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Failed
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Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2006
Engine
1595cc
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LJ55 OSN Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 19/03/2024
  • 105,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LJ55 OSN MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (LJ55 OSN) between May 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 19 March 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

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FAIL
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LJ55 OSN Mileage History

  1. 12/05/202299,576 mi
  2. 19/03/2024105,321 mi+5,745 mi

Average of roughly 3,100 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
30
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Poor MOT pass rate (0%)
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