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GK06 SKZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

197,126 mi
Last recorded197,126 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 SKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 197,126 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 180,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 164,002 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,182 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 144,182 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,597 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 86,504 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 3rd brake lamp 1x LED out (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended wishbone bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount slight play (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Mirror indicator cracked (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm on contact surface (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2015 77,331 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2015 77,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,269 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 61,310 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 51,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 42,710 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,908 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,652 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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GK06 SKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GK06 SKZ, 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 GK06 SKZ registered?

GK06 SKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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The MOT history for GK06 SKZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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