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GJ06 YKU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,337 mi
Last recorded87,337 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 YKU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,337 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 87,337 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 87,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 1.844 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 82,757 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 14 Mar 2018 75,036 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,996 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section clamp corroded away (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 70,736 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking/perishing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads appear low (3.5.1g)

center exhaust mounting detached

fuel cap seal cracking but still forming a good seal

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 18 Mar 2016 65,725 miles

Nearside Rear BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

Offside Front BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN LOW/ON MOT LIMIT?

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed FRAYED ON EDGE (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear TYRE HAS LIGHT CRACKING IN TREADS

WIPERS SPLITTING

Pass 26 Mar 2015 60,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both os brakes binding slightly.

osf tyre has light cracking in tread and on inner wall.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 53,477 miles

cracking on nsf tyre wall to tread area.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 53,477 miles

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

brake pedal travel seems increased! nsf brake disc inner surface worn/corroded/pitted/deteriorating.osf brake pads worn low.slight judder showing on nsf brake on test!

cracking in osf tyre tread area!osr tyre worn low! vehicle has 2 `V` rated and 2 `W` rated tyres!

Pass 28 Mar 2013 47,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

small cracks in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 37,726 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 31,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 25,042 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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GJ06 YKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GJ06 YKU, 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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GJ06 YKU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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