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G13 TRO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

153,666 mi
Last recorded153,666 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG13 TRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 153,666 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 153,546 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 148,802 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 143,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 139,865 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 135,825 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims poor

Fail 30 May 2022 135,737 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamp aims poor

Pass 18 Jun 2021 133,089 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,058 miles

Advise exhaust flexi pipe corroded slightly on joints

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 121,764 miles

Centre Front chip in screen outside zone A

EML on dash

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

Rear Brake discs corroded

back box corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2016 121,723 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Front chip in screen outside zone A

EML on dash

Offside Rear shock absorber slight leak

Rear Brake discs corroded

back box corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2015 101,198 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 101,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 97,269 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

boot cannot be opened

Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,110 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 79,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 71,638 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2012 71,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 61,857 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 51,401 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 41,790 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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G13 TRO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 G13 TRO, 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 G13 TRO registered?

G13 TRO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

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