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GF06 UMA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,106 mi
Last recorded112,106 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 112,106 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 100,482 miles

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

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 27 May 2022 88,653 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2022 88,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 78,897 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2021 78,897 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 74,020 miles

Front tyre's slightly perished

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 71,772 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2018 67,877 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 62,682 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 54,427 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 53,428 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Fail 19 Apr 2016 53,428 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,514 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 29 Mar 2014 44,694 miles

o/s/f n/s/f tyres are cracking in the tread.

o/s/r tyre cracking on side wall.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 40,802 miles

nearside rear tyre has two nails in tread also tyre was manufactured in 2008, and has cracks in tread and sidewalls

Pass 2 May 2012 38,286 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 33,764 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre cracking/deteriorated

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,020 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 25,545 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 24,160 miles

center stop light is not working

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 UMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMA, 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 UMA registered?

GF06 UMA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 May 2006.

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