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GF55 EOE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,665 mi
Last recorded118,665 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 EOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2018 118,665 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2018 118,653 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 115,413 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 2 Nov 2016 109,269 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 109,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 101,977 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 101,906 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 93,479 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 82,505 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket unattached but is supported.

centre stoplight not working,perhaps is a reflector ?

engine breather pipe under bonnet probably split as mist of crankcase vapours appear from under top cover.

mild scratching to centre area of front windscreen not affecting drivers view

nsr brake has slight binding from brake,minor

Fail 28 Sep 2013 82,384 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket unattached but is supported.

centre stoplight not working,perhaps is a reflector ?

engine breather pipe under bonnet probably split as mist of crankcase vapours appear from under top cover.

mild scratching to centre area of front windscreen not affecting drivers view

nsr brake has slight binding from brake,minor

Pass 25 Sep 2012 72,300 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)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

slight scoring to front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Fail 21 Sep 2012 72,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

front tyres wearing badly on inner edge

slight scoring to front windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,395 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 51,278 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 51,278 miles

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

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

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

deep cut in o/s/f tyre

windscreen scratched within swept area

Pass 25 Jun 2009 33,332 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 18,260 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 18,260 miles

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

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

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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GF55 EOE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GF55 EOE, 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 GF55 EOE registered?

GF55 EOE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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