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GF06 PJV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,596 mi
Last recorded182,596 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 PJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2020 182,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2020 182,596 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 172,795 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust box corroding

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,399 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 157,200 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Jul 2017 157,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,831 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 142,123 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 142,123 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 133,846 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 127,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 127,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 109,102 miles

Engine oil level is getting low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,854 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 69,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,447 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 PJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

GF06 PJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 June 2006.

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