2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · SY56 AOF
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2006. Recorded mileage 129,623 miles. MOT valid until 19/12/2026. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Inverness
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2006
- Engine
- 1595cc
SY56 AOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/12/2025
- 129,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SY56 AOF Mileage History
- 20/12/2023122,029 mi
- 25/11/2024125,521 mi+3,492 mi
- 19/12/2024125,714 mi+193 mi
- 16/12/2025129,620 mi+3,906 mi
- 19/12/2025129,623 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,801 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SY56 AOF 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 (SY56 AOF) between December 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 December 2025 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
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