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Green · Petrol · 2006 · 1,398 cc

LS56 BKAMOT history

LS56 BKA is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 143,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Dec 2026
Mileage
143,059 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
2 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS56 BKA was last recorded at 143,059 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 2,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,350 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,709 miles
Average per year
6,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,059 miles
  • 2024 – 140,350 miles
  • 2023 – 138,253 miles
  • 2022 – 134,913 miles
  • 2021 – 131,455 miles
  • 2020 – 127,592 miles
  • 2019 – 124,776 miles
  • 2018 – 120,588 miles
  • 2017 – 116,262 miles
  • 2016 – 112,249 miles
  • 2015 – 109,242 miles
  • 2014 – 104,663 miles
  • 2013 – 81,829 miles
  • 2012 – 65,168 miles
  • 2011 – 51,964 miles
  • 2009 – 36,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,059 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,059 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    143,059 miles
    Test number
    387706100723
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail143,057 miles (+2,707)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,057 miles
    Test number
    139437297593
    • MajorPosition lamp likely to become detached both rear lamps insecure and hanging out of bumper (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass140,350 miles (+2,097)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,350 miles
    Test number
    474698140032
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and n/s/r bumpers damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

  4. Pass138,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    934423890673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail138,253 miles (+3,340)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    673965883038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass134,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    253801654583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail134,913 miles (+3,458)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,913 miles
    Test number
    632789159314
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass131,455 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    881766694195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,453 miles (+3,861)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,453 miles
    Test number
    146419424007
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,592 miles (+2,816)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,592 miles
    Test number
    265825163491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass124,776 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,776 miles
    Test number
    436996742611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,588 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,588 miles
    Test number
    367218163896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,262 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    116,262 miles
    Test number
    819696507779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass112,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    240312291121
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  15. Fail112,249 miles (+3,007)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,249 miles
    Test number
    457308092086
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  16. Pass109,242 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    109,242 miles
    Test number
    468384555189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass104,663 miles (+22,834)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,663 miles
    Test number
    669096154176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,829 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    316195343128
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass81,829 miles (+16,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    81,829 miles
    Test number
    827085943190
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass65,168 miles (+13,204)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,168 miles
    Test number
    848774842110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,964 miles (+15,000)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    338680231192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,964 miles
    Test number
    293697139351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 BKA

Does LS56 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS56 BKA is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS56 BKA?
The MOT on LS56 BKA is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS56 BKA done?
LS56 BKA was recorded at 143,059 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,633 miles a year.
Has LS56 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 BKA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 BKA 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 LS56 BKA find?
LS56 BKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: rear fog lamp insecure; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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