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GF06 VAM

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

68,489 mi
Last recorded68,489 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 VAM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 68,489 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Sep 2021 68,489 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c v boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 54,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2018 41,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 32,798 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 32,798 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 27,193 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2016 27,193 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,782 miles

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

all tyres perished

Pass 9 Sep 2014 13,006 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,096 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 10,337 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 9,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 7,902 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 6,644 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 6,644 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 VAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

GF06 VAM is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 12 May 2006.

Is GF06 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 VAM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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