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GK56 SYZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

110,921 mi
Last recorded110,921 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK56 SYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 110,921 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 110,847 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 101,593 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 101,593 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 94,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 94,994 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,298 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 81,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 71,728 miles

Found offside rear Sub frame/ Axle bush to be noisy during bounce test

Fail 7 Jan 2022 71,728 miles

Found offside rear Sub frame/ Axle bush to be noisy during bounce test

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,225 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 60,489 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 60,482 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 57,510 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 53,319 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Offside Front tyre inner and outer edge worn

Pass 16 Dec 2016 48,184 miles

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

traction control light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 41,654 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 39,617 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 30,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 22,899 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,439 miles

nearside front tyre wall has slight damage

nearside rear tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 29 Sep 2011 9,638 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,495 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 7,495 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,871 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 4,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 SYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 GK56 SYZ, 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 SYZ registered?

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

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