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GF06 UMS

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,928 mi
Last recorded104,928 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 UMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 104,928 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion,damage and repairs on sills

covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2026 104,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2025 101,552 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2024 98,526 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 94,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 May 2022 93,515 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,782 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brakes rubbing

both steering rack end sockets/drumsticks have some play

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2020 92,782 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear brakes rubbing

both steering rack end sockets/drumsticks have some play

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,593 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top strut mount noisy when steering turned lock to lock.

Nearside Rear Brake rubbing.

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 85,768 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 79,117 miles

n/s steering rack end socket/drumstick has some play

Pass 15 Sep 2016 75,155 miles

both front brake dises worn

both rear brakes rubbing (Advise attention)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,730 miles

Center exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Fail 10 Sep 2015 71,727 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Center exhaust section mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2014 68,085 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 59,538 miles

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Fail 17 Sep 2013 59,538 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 19 Sep 2012 49,202 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm

Pass 7 Sep 2011 34,282 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 34,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 22,189 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,189 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 8,603 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 UMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol 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 UMS, 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 UMS registered?

GF06 UMS is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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