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DU06 GZL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

131,915 mi
Last recorded131,915 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU06 GZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 131,915 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 127,345 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 112,077 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 81,423 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 64,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 48,858 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 33,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 27,690 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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DU06 GZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 67,762 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU06 GZL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DU06 GZL registered?

DU06 GZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2006.

Is DU06 GZL safe to buy?

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