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GD06 AMX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,963 mi
Last recorded95,963 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD06 AMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,963 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 95,962 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,313 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 74,405 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 71,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,865 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 64,855 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 58,309 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 53,386 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 48,134 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,431 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 36,772 miles

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Fail 15 Jun 2011 36,767 miles

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

rear tyres perished and cracked

slight play in osf lower ball joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,980 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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GD06 AMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GD06 AMX, 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 GD06 AMX registered?

GD06 AMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 July 2006.

Is GD06 AMX safe to buy?

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