2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · RK56 SNZ
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 120,658 miles. MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,658 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RK56 SNZ Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/03/2026
- 120,658 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RK56 SNZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (RK56 SNZ) between May 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 25 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”.
RK56 SNZ Mileage History
- 18/05/200919,081 mi
- 18/05/200919,081 mi
- 02/08/201042,970 mi+23,889 mi
- 30/07/201160,545 mi+17,575 mi
- 30/07/201160,545 mi
- 18/08/201272,827 mi+12,282 mi
- 18/08/201272,827 mi
- 15/11/201380,717 mi+7,890 mi
- 15/11/201380,717 mi
- 21/10/201487,874 mi+7,157 mi
- 21/10/201487,876 mi+2 mi
- 13/01/201689,037 mi+1,161 mi
- 13/01/201689,037 mi
- 04/01/201793,902 mi+4,865 mi
- 04/01/201898,154 mi+4,252 mi
- 09/01/2019102,161 mi+4,007 mi
- 03/01/2020105,296 mi+3,135 mi
- 04/01/2021107,516 mi+2,220 mi
- 07/01/2022109,840 mi+2,324 mi
- 06/01/2023111,797 mi+1,957 mi
- 10/01/2023111,798 mi+1 mi
- 05/01/2024113,921 mi+2,123 mi
- 18/12/2024116,193 mi+2,272 mi
- 18/12/2024116,193 mi
- 24/03/2026120,658 mi+4,465 mi
- 25/03/2026120,658 mi
Average of roughly 6,028 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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