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GK06 UXY

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,625 mi
Last recorded86,625 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 UXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 86,625 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 86,603 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,484 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 81,885 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))

damage to offside sill

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2019 78,896 miles

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 20 Feb 2018 75,707 miles

dent in offside sill

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 20 Feb 2018 75,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dent in offside sill

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2017 73,226 miles

dent in offside sill

nearside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2016 70,563 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 70,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,237 miles

Oil leak

exhaust bracket broken

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside sill damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2014 63,855 miles

both front inner wishbone bushes splitting

centre exhaust mounting bracket snapped

exhaust corroded

impact damage to o/s outer sill

n/s/f indicator lense cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2013 60,910 miles

damage to offside sill

exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,636 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 54,059 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,195 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 45,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY registered?

GK06 UXY is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GK06 UXY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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