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GF06 YPA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

86,732 mi
Last recorded86,732 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 YPA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 86,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 86,732 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 85,278 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 82,434 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 80,777 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 78,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 75,393 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 73,119 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 70,357 miles

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 4 Jun 2016 67,000 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 30 May 2015 63,362 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,075 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,686 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre cut on outside wall

Pass 2 Jun 2012 45,221 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,440 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 27,052 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 16,257 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 YPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YPA, 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 YPA registered?

GF06 YPA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 8 June 2006.

Is GF06 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 YPA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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