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GF06 KCA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,319 mi
Last recorded126,319 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 KCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 126,319 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 120,988 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2023 120,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,465 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 115,462 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,547 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 89,061 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2018 78,375 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 78,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 67,894 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 61,426 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly low on inner edges (stepped)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 61,426 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly low on inner edges (stepped)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 54,346 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Fail 2 Apr 2015 54,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 3 Apr 2014 46,436 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges (stepped)

centre exhaust mounting broken

Pass 4 Apr 2013 36,978 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 30,565 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are perished

Pass 13 Apr 2011 24,877 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 20,168 miles

O/S/F,O/S/R Tyres cracking to side walls

Fail 12 Apr 2010 20,168 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S/F,O/S/R Tyres cracking to side walls

Pass 4 Apr 2009 15,403 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 KCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GF06 KCA, 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 KCA registered?

GF06 KCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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