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GL06 AFF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,258 mi
Last recorded156,258 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 AFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 156,258 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn down to legal limit & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 156,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside 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))

Offside 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear steel brake pipes corroded

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between centre and rear at join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn down to legal limit & worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 149,508 miles

Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear, small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2020 145,080 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 129,039 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 129,035 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 110,074 miles

both front brake discs scored slight corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2018 110,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front brake discs scored slight corrosion

both rear brake discs very corroded

Pass 27 May 2017 102,782 miles

both front tyres very close to the limit on centres of treads

brake pad warning light on but pads ok

hi line rear brake light not connected

Pass 15 May 2016 93,783 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

front wiper blades slightly split

Fail 11 May 2016 93,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

brake pad warning light staying on

front wiper blades slightly split

Pass 19 May 2015 80,072 miles

Center rear stop light not working

Nearside front tyre is wearing low and bald on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is bald on the inner edge

Offside headlamp aim is on the min line and won't adjust

Pass 21 May 2014 69,523 miles

Nearside front indicator lamp is secured in with tape

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 69,523 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front indicator lamp is secured in with tape

Nearside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Offside front tyre is wearing low on the inner edge

Pass 4 May 2013 58,762 miles

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

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

Oil leak

hi level stop light not working

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Fail 4 May 2013 58,762 miles

Oil leak

hi level stop light not working

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 26 May 2012 50,116 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED ON EDGES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

O/S/R LIGHT LENS LOOSE

Oil leak

centre brake light disconnected

Fail 26 May 2012 50,116 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY LIPPED ON EDGES

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED OUTER WALL

O/S/R LIGHT LENS LOOSE

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 40,212 miles

centre brake light disconnected

Fail 12 May 2011 40,212 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 31,120 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 21 May 2009 22,210 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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GL06 AFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL06 AFF, 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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GL06 AFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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