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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LD56 FBYMOT history

LD56 FBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 120,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,518 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD56 FBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
27 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD56 FBY was last recorded at 120,518 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 5,672 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,846 miles · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,672 miles
Average per year
6,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,518 miles
  • 2025 – 114,846 miles
  • 2024 – 106,447 miles
  • 2023 – 96,640 miles
  • 2022 – 90,504 miles
  • 2021 – 87,262 miles
  • 2019 – 83,771 miles
  • 2018 – 77,603 miles
  • 2017 – 76,931 miles
  • 2016 – 73,109 miles
  • 2015 – 66,496 miles
  • 2014 – 60,961 miles
  • 2013 – 53,179 miles
  • 2012 – 44,092 miles
  • 2011 – 33,364 miles
  • 2010 – 25,653 miles
  • 2009 – 18,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,518 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 24 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,518 miles (+5,672)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,518 miles
    Test number
    644621745557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass114,846 miles (+8,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    114,846 miles
    Test number
    203870983752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,447 miles (+9,807)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,447 miles
    Test number
    811895019758
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass96,640 miles (+6,136)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    96,640 miles
    Test number
    213182744206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass90,504 miles (+3,242)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    90,504 miles
    Test number
    653916706519
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass87,262 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    87,262 miles
    Test number
    787917716429
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail87,260 miles (+3,489)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    153545073377
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,771 miles (+6,168)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,771 miles
    Test number
    330975786989
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (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))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    724227084820
    • AdvisoryO/s/ top mount slight play

  10. Fail77,603 miles (+672)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,603 miles
    Test number
    726161652262
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s/ top mount slight play

  11. Pass76,931 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    997792036075
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Fail76,931 miles (+3,822)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,931 miles
    Test number
    863394617241
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  13. Pass73,109 miles (+6,613)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    73,109 miles
    Test number
    875937030431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass66,496 miles (+5,535)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,496 miles
    Test number
    585564802948
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp aim slightly low.

  15. Pass60,961 miles (+7,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    389322864425
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. nearside rear tyre slightly damaged.

  16. Pass53,179 miles (+9,087)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,179 miles
    Test number
    296474663207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass44,092 miles (+10,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,092 miles
    Test number
    379565562457
    • NoteBoth rear tyres sidewall slightly damaged.

  18. Pass33,364 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    317635061239
    • NoteADVISE O/s/f tyre low on the innewr edge
    • NoteADVISE. Engine under shield has a bolt missing

  19. Fail33,364 miles (+7,711)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,364 miles
    Test number
    289295961212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteADVISE O/s/f tyre low on the innewr edge
    • NoteADVISE. Engine under shield has a bolt missing

  20. Pass25,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    393428850208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,653 miles (+7,111)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,653 miles
    Test number
    143088050287
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass18,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    18,542 miles
    Test number
    792597569261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD56 FBY

Does LD56 FBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD56 FBY is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD56 FBY?
The MOT on LD56 FBY is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD56 FBY done?
LD56 FBY was recorded at 120,518 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 6,049 miles a year.
Has LD56 FBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD56 FBY has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on LD56 FBY 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 LD56 FBY find?
LD56 FBY passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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