2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · LL56 BEC
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 113,419 miles. MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LL56 BEC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 05/05/2026
- 113,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LL56 BEC 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 (LL56 BEC) between March 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Emissions unable to be completed lots of smoke from exhaust during emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer si”; “Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))”.
LL56 BEC Mileage History
- 13/03/2024105,421 mi
- 13/03/2024105,421 mi
- 20/03/2025110,653 mi+5,232 mi
- 27/03/2025110,653 mi
- 05/05/2026113,419 mi+2,766 mi
Average of roughly 3,732 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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