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Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LS56 UBKMOT history

LS56 UBK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
144,983 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,787 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS56 UBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
21 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS56 UBK was last recorded at 144,983 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 17,903 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,080 miles · 8 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
17,903 miles
Average per year
8,787 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,983 miles
  • 2024 – 127,080 miles
  • 2022 – 123,175 miles
  • 2021 – 116,786 miles
  • 2019 – 107,355 miles
  • 2018 – 100,147 miles
  • 2017 – 93,995 miles
  • 2016 – 88,204 miles
  • 2015 – 84,277 miles
  • 2014 – 79,871 miles
  • 2013 – 64,923 miles
  • 2012 – 49,615 miles
  • 2011 – 36,913 miles
  • 2010 – 21,615 miles
  • 2009 – 12,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail144,983 miles
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to oil pressure light flashing (no oil on dip stick) (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail144,983 miles (+17,903)13 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,983 miles
    Test number
    258797461438
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to oil pressure light flashing (no oil on dip stick) (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass127,080 miles (+3,905)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    127,080 miles
    Test number
    793051162860
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass123,175 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    123,175 miles
    Test number
    803427982294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail123,172 miles (+6,386)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,172 miles
    Test number
    655124491355
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass116,786 miles (+4,126)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    116,786 miles
    Test number
    133903765250
    • MinorNearside Front 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass112,660 miles (+5,305)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    112,660 miles
    Test number
    729405581357
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass107,355 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    944406894017
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail107,355 miles (+7,208)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,355 miles
    Test number
    591865972471
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass100,147 miles (+6,152)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    884494399732
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  10. Pass93,995 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    234799601193
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail93,995 miles (+5,791)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    542031841468
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass88,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    382207262174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail88,204 miles (+3,927)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,204 miles
    Test number
    723650462227
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass84,277 miles (+4,406)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    84,277 miles
    Test number
    680193072246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,871 miles (+14,948)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    79,871 miles
    Test number
    326707644382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,923 miles (+15,308)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,923 miles
    Test number
    745381033334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,615 miles (+12,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,615 miles
    Test number
    615176152338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,913 miles (+15,298)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    36,913 miles
    Test number
    428216241303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,615 miles (+9,601)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,615 miles
    Test number
    502068730386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass12,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    12,014 miles
    Test number
    221227839329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS56 UBK

Does LS56 UBK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS56 UBK expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS56 UBK?
The MOT on LS56 UBK expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS56 UBK done?
LS56 UBK was recorded at 144,983 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 8,787 miles a year.
Has LS56 UBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS56 UBK has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS56 UBK 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 UBK find?
LS56 UBK failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 13 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; emissions unable to be completed due to oil pressure light flashing (no oil on dip stick); engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 15 more.

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