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GK56 NKA

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

111,356 mi
Last recorded111,356 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 NKA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2024 111,356 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 104,574 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 99,439 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 96,362 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 94,191 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,864 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 90,860 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 87,652 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 84,796 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,274 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 67,284 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,678 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 46,425 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres perished around outer side walls

Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,150 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,405 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 25,922 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,888 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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GK56 NKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 GK56 NKA, 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 GK56 NKA registered?

GK56 NKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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