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GF06 EFR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,200 mi
Last recorded118,200 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 EFR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 118,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,003 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 117,003 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

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

Offside front tyre worn slightly on edges.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 115,516 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Pass 14 Oct 2022 113,514 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 113,514 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 110,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 106,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 106,812 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 102,838 miles

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 102,838 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 97,805 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 97,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,933 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 84,209 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,281 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,839 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 48,428 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has slightly uneven tread on inner edge.

Pass 12 Apr 2012 40,684 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,901 miles

Both front tyre outer walls cracked.

Both rear tyre outer walls cracked.

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,443 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 17,365 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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GF06 EFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GF06 EFR, 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 GF06 EFR registered?

GF06 EFR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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