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Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 CHYMOT history

LB56 CHY is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 97,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,533 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,736 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
3 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CHY was last recorded at 97,533 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,344 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,189 miles
Average per year
4,736 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,533 miles
  • 2024 – 93,344 miles
  • 2023 – 87,593 miles
  • 2022 – 87,584 miles
  • 2021 – 87,573 miles
  • 2019 – 87,531 miles
  • 2018 – 85,552 miles
  • 2017 – 83,969 miles
  • 2015 – 79,455 miles
  • 2014 – 64,084 miles
  • 2012 – 47,000 miles
  • 2011 – 36,816 miles
  • 2009 – 20,212 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,533 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    510931493469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,533 miles (+4,189)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    107098259564
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass93,344 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    93,344 miles
    Test number
    726754376878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail93,342 miles (+5,749)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    418780619589
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass87,593 miles (+9)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    87,593 miles
    Test number
    386911728005
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    373441486244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,584 miles (+11)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,584 miles
    Test number
    848679335560
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass87,573 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,573 miles
    Test number
    870355519410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass87,531 miles (+1,979)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    477886517234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass85,552 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    551734734630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,969 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    83,969 miles
    Test number
    564082042315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,455 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    624782754957
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL on

  13. Fail79,455 miles (+15,371)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,455 miles
    Test number
    162462628584
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL on

  14. Pass64,084 miles (+17,084)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    64,084 miles
    Test number
    195700464451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass47,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    309399662494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail47,000 miles (+10,184)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,000 miles
    Test number
    897909662237
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass36,816 miles (+16,604)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    36,816 miles
    Test number
    525246641236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,212 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,212 miles
    Test number
    684643359219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 CHY

Does LB56 CHY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 CHY is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CHY?
The MOT on LB56 CHY is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 CHY done?
LB56 CHY was recorded at 97,533 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 4,736 miles a year.
Has LB56 CHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CHY has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 CHY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB56 CHY find?
LB56 CHY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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