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GK06 XBX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,858 mi
Last recorded127,858 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 XBX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 127,858 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 122,402 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 122,401 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,245 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 116,245 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 109,277 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 109,277 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 105,724 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 105,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 96,387 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 96,387 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 85,012 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged..

Pass 31 May 2011 71,968 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 59,717 miles

Centre stop lamp not connected..

Fail 8 Jun 2010 59,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 43,400 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 XBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GK06 XBX, 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 XBX registered?

GK06 XBX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GK06 XBX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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