2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.4L Petrol · MV56 DMZ
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.4L, petrol). First registered 14 Oct 2006. Recorded mileage 121,942 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,942 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MV56 DMZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 121,942 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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MV56 DMZ Mileage History
- 11/11/2022119,389 mi
- 25/11/2022119,607 mi+218 mi
- 24/11/2023121,523 mi+1,916 mi
- 12/12/2023121,534 mi+11 mi
- 26/08/2026121,942 mi+408 mi
Average of roughly 674 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MV56 DMZ 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 (MV56 DMZ) between November 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s”; “Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength si”; “Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip (4.1.4 (a))”.
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