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GF06 ZYD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,417 mi
Last recorded103,417 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 ZYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2020 103,417 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre brake light not working

engine light on

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror unit damaged

o/s/r arch liner loose

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2020 103,402 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))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

centre brake light not working

heat shields loose under vehicle

n/s mirror missing

o/s mirror unit damaged

o/s/r arch liner loose

Pass 30 Oct 2018 95,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to outer sills

Fail 30 Oct 2018 95,465 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,876 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,501 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

high level brake light inop

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Fail 4 Nov 2016 86,501 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

centre exhaust mounting insecure and mounting rubber split

high level brake light inop

play in both front suspension strut top mounts

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,687 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)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 61,854 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,101 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 50,871 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 50,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 44,761 miles

NSF seat belt buckle plastic surround missing.

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

Fail 11 Nov 2011 44,761 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

NSF seat belt buckle plastic surround missing.

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

Pass 14 May 2010 34,027 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 24,071 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 ZYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZYD, 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 ZYD registered?

GF06 ZYD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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