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G2 WSW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,641 mi
Last recorded59,641 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 WSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 59,641 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 57,779 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 55,973 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 55,973 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 53,681 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 52,520 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damp but no visable leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front shock cover is detioriated

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded slightly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cat heat shield is missing but not likely to cause a fire

Pass 2 Jun 2021 51,584 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 51,582 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 49,431 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,975 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 43,973 miles

Nail in NSR Tyre.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 40,917 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,957 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 32,150 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Fail 13 Jul 2015 32,150 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside and offside rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 Jul 2014 28,454 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 25,215 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 25,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2012 21,003 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 17,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 13,507 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,652 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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G2 WSW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 G2 WSW, 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 G2 WSW registered?

G2 WSW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is G2 WSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for G2 WSW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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