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NL56 VVJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle · Petrol · 1390cc

Red Registered in Newcastle, North · 20 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
FuelPetrol
Engine1390cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely CompliantPetrol post-2005 (Euro 4)
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 1390cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 6 (70% pass rate). It has 178,003 miles on the clock, averaging 10,127 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL56 VVJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
178,003
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2009
70%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
10,127

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
4

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading178,003 miles
Reading date
Miles last year5,262
Average per year10,127
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for NL56 VVJ 24k62k101k139k178k '09'24'17

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage178,003 miles
Since last MOT+5,262 miles
PASS
Mileage172,741 miles
Since last MOT+3,739 miles
PASS
Mileage169,002 miles
Since last MOT+43 miles
FAIL
Mileage168,959 miles
Since last MOT+17,980 miles
PASS
Mileage150,979 miles
Since last MOT+11,810 miles
PASS
Mileage139,169 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage139,169 miles
Since last MOT+8,107 miles
PASS
Mileage131,062 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage131,062 miles
FAIL
Mileage131,864 miles
Since last MOT+12,147 miles
PASS
Mileage119,717 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,717 miles
Since last MOT+18,663 miles
PASS
Mileage101,054 miles
Since last MOT+18,905 miles
PASS
Mileage82,149 miles
Since last MOT+18,586 miles
PASS
Mileage63,563 miles
Since last MOT+15,609 miles
PASS
Mileage47,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage39,745 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage39,745 miles
Since last MOT+7,795 miles
PASS
Mileage31,950 miles
Since last MOT+8,155 miles
PASS
Mileage23,795 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1390cc
Year2006
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier56 — September 2006 to February 2007

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About NL56 VVJ

What car is NL56 VVJ?

NL56 VVJ is an red Volkswagen Beetle, petrol (1390cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2006.

What is the mileage of NL56 VVJ?

The last recorded mileage for NL56 VVJ was 178,003 miles, recorded on 3 Dec 2024 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL56 VVJ passed its MOT?

NL56 VVJ has had 20 MOT tests with a 70% pass rate (14 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 3 Dec 2024.

Is NL56 VVJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL56 VVJ 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 NL56 VVJ?

NL56 VVJ is approximately 20 years old. Age identifier 56 means registered between 1 September 2006 and 28 February 2007.