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GK06 YWG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,584 mi
Last recorded83,584 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK06 YWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 83,584 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 83,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 82,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 82,092 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))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 80,500 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 78,444 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 74,735 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,383 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 73,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,147 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,147 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 65,694 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 60,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 53,835 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 53,835 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

high level brake light out.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 48,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,027 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,027 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 37,920 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 37,920 miles

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 32,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 26,776 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 21,222 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 15,935 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 YWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YWG, 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 YWG registered?

GK06 YWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GK06 YWG shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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