2006 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L Petrol · LR56 URG
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 84,419 miles. MOT valid until 02 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 84,419 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LR56 URG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 84,419 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR56 URG 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 (LR56 URG) between April 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
LR56 URG Mileage History
- 21/04/202375,709 mi
- 15/08/202481,142 mi+5,433 mi
- 29/08/202583,663 mi+2,521 mi
- 04/09/202583,694 mi+31 mi
- 06/08/202684,419 mi+725 mi
Average of roughly 2,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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