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GL06 MVT

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,694 mi
Last recorded94,694 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 94,694 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 94,694 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 86,188 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 82,274 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn on inner (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 68,693 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2015 68,693 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Aug 2014 64,809 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,056 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 58,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 52,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 44,453 miles

n/s/f tyre inner and outer tread edge.

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,397 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 30,703 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 30,703 miles

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

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 MVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVT, 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 MVT registered?

GL06 MVT is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 June 2006.

Is GL06 MVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL06 MVT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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