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G2 XAK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

189,478 mi
Last recorded189,478 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 XAK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 189,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 186,813 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 6 Nov 2023 186,813 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Nov 2022 179,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 178,401 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 173,202 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 169,780 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 161,326 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seats fitted not allowing inspection of seatbelts

Pass 2 Sep 2015 152,329 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 134,846 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 134,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 129,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,317 miles

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 20 Aug 2012 107,618 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 84,695 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,181 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,172 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 XAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XAK, 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 XAK registered?

G2 XAK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 August 2006.

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