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2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · LS56 OYY

LS56 OYY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 96,811 miles. MOT expired on 11 Dec 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Year / Origin
2006 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 11 Dec 2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
96,811 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 11 Dec 2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2006
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

: It is also prudent to inspect the vehicle for any signs of fluid weeping or oil misting around the engine and transmission, as low-mileage vehicles that sit for extended periods can occasionally develop seal issues. Check the underside of the vehicle for any evidence of moisture or oil after it has been stationary, and ensure the brake pedal feel is firm and consistent without any noticeable judder or sponginess when applying pressure at speed. This thorough approach will help confirm that the clean MOT history is a true reflection of the vehicle's current mechanical integrity. Wait, the prompt says "3 to 4 well-developed, flowing plain-text paragraphs". I have 4. This is good. One final check on the opening: "A consistent track record of clean roadworthiness defines this Volkswagen Beetle..." - This follows the instruction to lead with the defining mechanical takeaway. One final check on the "No generic lectures" rule: I am mentioning rubber perishability only because the mileage context (low mileage/long periods standing) was provided in the prompt and2006 Volkswagen Beetle. 96,811 miles. ~4,841 miles per year (low for age). 2024-12-04: PASSED (No defects). 2024-12-04: FAILED (No defects recorded - implies a retest). 2023-12-01: PASSED (No defects). 2023-12-01: FAILED (No defects recorded - implies a retest). 2022-12-12: PASSED (No defects). 3-4 well-developed paragraphs, plain text only, no markdown, no bold, no bullets, no headers. Opening: Lead with the mechanical story. The story here is a consistent record of clean passes with no recorded advisories or defects over the last three years. Trend: Stable and clean. Integration: Mention the 2024-12-04 pass naturally. Mileage: 96,.
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LS56 OYY Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 04/12/2024
  • 96,811 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

LS56 OYY 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (LS56 OYY) between December 2022 and December 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 04 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

PASS
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LS56 OYY Mileage History

  1. 12/12/202285,041 mi
  2. 01/12/202389,437 mi+4,396 mi
  3. 01/12/202389,347 mi-90 mi
  4. 04/12/202496,811 mi+7,464 mi
  5. 04/12/202496,811 mi

Average of roughly 5,946 miles per year across 5 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 Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (60%)
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