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GL06 LFP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,113 mi
Last recorded105,113 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 LFP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 105,113 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 105,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 100,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2024 100,213 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 96,324 miles

Central exhaust bracket broken

front fogs turn on with side lights

Fail 19 Dec 2023 96,324 miles

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

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

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

Central exhaust bracket broken

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

front fogs turn on with side lights

Pass 5 Dec 2022 90,388 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 88,314 miles

Offside Front suspension top mount slightly worn

brake pedal becoming spongy

Pass 22 Dec 2020 84,580 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 83,223 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,250 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 82,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2017 78,367 miles

middle exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,738 miles

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

middle exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Jun 2015 58,825 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,241 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 43,467 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 37,376 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 37,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,572 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 25,849 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 19,921 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 LFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 GL06 LFP, 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 GL06 LFP registered?

GL06 LFP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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