2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.9L Diesel · ST55 VLU
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2006. Recorded mileage 95,325 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 95,325 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ST55 VLU Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 95,325 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ST55 VLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (ST55 VLU) between January 2009 and March 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (11 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
ST55 VLU Mileage History
- 20/01/200920,362 mi
- 21/01/201028,938 mi+8,576 mi
- 26/01/201136,252 mi+7,314 mi
- 20/01/201243,586 mi+7,334 mi
- 18/01/201352,210 mi+8,624 mi
- 23/01/201460,117 mi+7,907 mi
- 22/01/201565,456 mi+5,339 mi
- 22/01/201565,456 mi
- 08/07/201667,008 mi+1,552 mi
- 12/07/201667,008 mi
- 24/07/201774,795 mi+7,787 mi
- 24/07/201774,795 mi
- 16/07/201880,637 mi+5,842 mi
- 16/07/201880,637 mi
- 26/07/201987,645 mi+7,008 mi
- 04/12/202091,735 mi+4,090 mi
- 02/12/202192,876 mi+1,141 mi
- 20/12/202192,878 mi+2 mi
- 22/11/202294,086 mi+1,208 mi
- 04/01/202495,316 mi+1,230 mi
- 22/02/202595,324 mi+8 mi
- 24/02/202595,324 mi
- 05/03/202695,325 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 4,379 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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