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GL06 ZWE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,070 mi
Last recorded118,070 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 ZWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 118,070 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 107,301 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2022 99,438 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,429 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 90,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 78,170 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 18 Jan 2019 78,170 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,461 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 65,215 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 65,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,163 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,578 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 43,578 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,517 miles

both rear tyers are perished but not showing cords advise

n/s/f tyer is perished but not showing cords advise

Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 25,290 miles

both rear tyres are cracked and perished

front lower arm bushes are perishing

light corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Jul 2011 22,283 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

offside front tyre is cracking and perishing

offside front tyre is low on the inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2010 16,879 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 11,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 11,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 ZWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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