Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
LB56 WFFMOT history
LB56 WFF is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,303 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 126,303 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,600 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB56 WFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 30 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB56 WFF was last recorded at 126,303 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 51 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 28 Oct 2013: 43,083 miles, lower than 90,206 miles on 15 Nov 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,252 miles · 26 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 51 miles
- Average per year
- 6,600 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 126,303 miles
- 2024 – 120,110 miles
- 2023 – 112,014 miles
- 2022 – 107,722 miles
- 2021 – 103,751 miles
- 2020 – 100,601 miles
- 2019 – 93,511 miles
- 2018 – 87,341 miles
- 2017 – 80,240 miles
- 2016 – 72,886 miles
- 2015 – 66,079 miles
- 2014 – 54,253 miles
- 2013 – 43,083 miles
- 2012 – 90,206 miles
- 2011 – 28,228 miles
- 2010 – 25,453 miles
- 2009 – 20,413 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,303 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,303 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 126,303 miles
- Test number
- 589409708954
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,252 miles (+6,142)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,252 miles
- Test number
- 590706922594
- DangerousNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine plastic dip stick is broken.
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass120,110 miles (+8,096)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 120,110 miles
- Test number
- 922342073282
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated severly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass112,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 112,014 miles
- Test number
- 220160326918
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,014 miles (+4,292)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,014 miles
- Test number
- 478013788477
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass107,722 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 107,722 miles
- Test number
- 879487314900
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail107,722 miles (+3,971)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,722 miles
- Test number
- 435447148288
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass103,751 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 103,751 miles
- Test number
- 851682013563
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail103,751 miles (+3,150)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,751 miles
- Test number
- 224312272328
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass100,601 miles (+7,090)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 100,601 miles
- Test number
- 528962345619
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,511 miles (+6,170)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 93,511 miles
- Test number
- 848615868507
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,341 miles (+7,101)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 87,341 miles
- Test number
- 571693737642
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 80,240 miles
- Test number
- 641107839405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,238 miles (+7,352)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,238 miles
- Test number
- 296642584437
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass72,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 682313036033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,886 miles (+6,807)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,886 miles
- Test number
- 234085290328
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in tread
Pass66,079 miles (+11,826)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 66,079 miles
- Test number
- 733091456963
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,253 miles (+11,170)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 54,253 miles
- Test number
- 596681104336
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside Rear Tyre Cracked On sidewalls
Pass43,083 miles (-47,123)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 43,083 miles
- Test number
- 908121703324
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
Pass90,206 miles (+61,978)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 90,206 miles
- Test number
- 966450422307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,228 miles (+2,775)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 28,228 miles
- Test number
- 156687491201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,453 miles (+5,040)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 25,453 miles
- Test number
- 284388290200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,413 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 20,413 miles
- Test number
- 203915899233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB56 WFF
- Does LB56 WFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 WFF is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB56 WFF?
- The MOT on LB56 WFF is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB56 WFF done?
- LB56 WFF was recorded at 126,303 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,600 miles a year.
- Has LB56 WFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB56 WFF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB56 WFF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LB56 WFF find?
- LB56 WFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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