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GF06 FJU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,765 mi
Last recorded39,765 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,765 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 39,572 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slightly worn.

nearside rear wheel has steel fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2012 39,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slightly worn.

Fail 30 May 2012 39,560 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

brake pads warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2011 32,876 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 24,022 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 21 Apr 2009 19,376 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 FJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJU, 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 FJU registered?

GF06 FJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is GF06 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 FJU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF06 FJU have outstanding finance?

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