2006 Volkswagen Beetle 1.6L Petrol · WK56 UHH
2006 Volkswagen Beetle (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Sept 2006. Recorded mileage 103,327 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Truro
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WK56 UHH Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 15/10/2024
- 103,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WK56 UHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Beetle (WK56 UHH) between October 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 October 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g)”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
WK56 UHH Mileage History
- 19/10/202291,855 mi
- 20/10/202398,662 mi+6,807 mi
- 15/10/2024103,327 mi+4,665 mi
Average of roughly 5,765 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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