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GEZ 2517

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,677 mi
Last recorded64,677 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEZ 2517
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 64,677 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 55,056 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 47,863 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,843 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 47,808 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 43,607 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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GEZ 2517 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GEZ 2517, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GEZ 2517?

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What year was GEZ 2517 registered?

GEZ 2517 is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 January 2006.

Is GEZ 2517 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEZ 2517 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GEZ 2517 have outstanding finance?

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