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GY56 VAD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1596cc

Grey Registered in Brighton, Garden of England · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1596cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2006 Volkswagen Beetle Petrol 1596cc has had 23 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 8 (65% pass rate). It has 120,349 miles on the clock, averaging 5,438 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for GY56 VAD

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
120,349
Last Mileage
Recorded
23
Total Tests
Since 2009
65%
Pass Rate
15 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 23 tests on record
5,438

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading120,349 miles
Reading date
Miles last year12,767
Average per year5,438
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for GY56 VAD 31k54k76k98k120k '09'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 23 tests on record

PASS
Mileage120,349 miles
Since last MOT+12,767 miles
PASS
Mileage107,582 miles
Since last MOT+9,276 miles
PASS
Mileage98,306 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,306 miles
Since last MOT+986 miles
PASS
Mileage97,320 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage97,320 miles
Since last MOT+3,189 miles
PASS
Mileage94,131 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage94,131 miles
Since last MOT+2,607 miles
PASS
Mileage91,524 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage91,524 miles
Since last MOT+2,363 miles
PASS
Mileage89,161 miles
Since last MOT+4,851 miles
PASS
Mileage84,310 miles
Since last MOT+2,769 miles
PASS
Mileage81,541 miles
Since last MOT+54 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,487 miles
Since last MOT+2,192 miles
PASS
Mileage79,295 miles
Since last MOT+3,363 miles
PASS
Mileage75,932 miles
Since last MOT+5,761 miles
PASS
Mileage70,171 miles
FAIL
Mileage630,202 miles
Since last MOT+576,305 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,897 miles
Since last MOT+8,559 miles
PASS
Mileage45,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage45,338 miles
Since last MOT+7,665 miles
PASS
Mileage37,673 miles
Since last MOT+6,304 miles
PASS
Mileage31,369 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 VAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1596cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeGY — Brighton, Garden of England
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About GY56 VAD

What car is GY56 VAD?

GY56 VAD is a grey Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1596cc). First registered in Brighton in 2006.

What is the mileage of GY56 VAD?

The last recorded mileage for GY56 VAD was 120,349 miles, recorded on 23 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has GY56 VAD passed its MOT?

GY56 VAD has had 23 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (15 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 23 Feb 2026.

Is GY56 VAD ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, GY56 VAD is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.

How old is GY56 VAD?

GY56 VAD is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.