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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LL56 BECMOT history

LL56 BEC is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 113,419 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
113,419 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,581 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL56 BEC
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
29 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL56 BEC was last recorded at 113,419 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,766 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,653 miles · 27 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,766 miles
Average per year
5,581 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,419 miles
  • 2025 – 110,653 miles
  • 2024 – 105,421 miles
  • 2023 – 98,892 miles
  • 2022 – 92,106 miles
  • 2021 – 88,559 miles
  • 2020 – 85,724 miles
  • 2019 – 78,574 miles
  • 2017 – 67,894 miles
  • 2016 – 60,003 miles
  • 2015 – 56,471 miles
  • 2014 – 52,466 miles
  • 2013 – 48,527 miles
  • 2012 – 43,415 miles
  • 2011 – 35,999 miles
  • 2010 – 29,132 miles
  • 2009 – 22,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,419 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed lots of smoke from exhaust during emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail113,419 miles (+2,766)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,419 miles
    Test number
    590289813212
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed lots of smoke from exhaust during emission test. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,653 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,653 miles
    Test number
    388028751381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,653 miles (+5,232)2 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,653 miles
    Test number
    325365634047
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass105,421 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    127732696423
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear sills corroding.

  5. Fail105,421 miles (+6,529)1 dangerous1 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,421 miles
    Test number
    129636261433
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear sills corroding.

  6. Pass98,892 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    574116923468
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking between tread.

  7. Fail98,892 miles (+6,786)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    792879906586
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre cracking between tread.

  8. Pass92,106 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    92,106 miles
    Test number
    663476862011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail92,101 miles (+3,542)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,101 miles
    Test number
    722706971687
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Pass88,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    118273740810
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail88,559 miles (+2,835)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,559 miles
    Test number
    622963615121
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass85,724 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    121877569541
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 bud snow (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail85,724 miles (+7,150)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,724 miles
    Test number
    494167252132
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 205/55/16 bud snow (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear axel bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass78,574 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    494971233884
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Fail78,574 miles (+10,680)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,574 miles
    Test number
    776370167949
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both 21in (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  16. Pass67,894 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    322247622323
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  17. Fail67,894 miles (+7,891)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    875522594115
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  18. Pass60,003 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    725442038951
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,003 miles (+3,532)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,003 miles
    Test number
    444976985411
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,471 miles (+4,005)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    56,471 miles
    Test number
    908909537095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,466 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    52,466 miles
    Test number
    856645844367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,527 miles (+5,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    48,527 miles
    Test number
    919184443333
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass43,415 miles (+7,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,415 miles
    Test number
    178321742337
    • AdvisoryUpper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass35,999 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,999 miles
    Test number
    528456341332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,132 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,132 miles
    Test number
    292642950353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    22,114 miles
    Test number
    534988159376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL56 BEC

Does LL56 BEC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL56 BEC expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL56 BEC?
The MOT on LL56 BEC expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL56 BEC done?
LL56 BEC was recorded at 113,419 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 5,581 miles a year.
Has LL56 BEC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL56 BEC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL56 BEC 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 LL56 BEC find?
LL56 BEC failed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; emissions unable to be completed lots of smoke from exhaust during emission test.; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 4 more.

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