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GL56 DVB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,776 mi
Last recorded154,776 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL56 DVB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2020 154,776 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 146,274 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 146,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

engine running rough

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Fail 25 Jul 2018 136,532 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Engine rough running

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre uneven wear

Pass 29 Jul 2017 114,360 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine warning lamp on

Fail 27 Jul 2017 114,265 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,497 miles

front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,495 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,746 miles

front pads wearing low

nearside door mirror damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2015 81,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads wearing low

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2014 70,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 60,165 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 60,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,824 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inner tread\rear brake discs slightly worn\front brake discs worn and lipped\front suspension arm rear bushes slightly split

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,431 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 31,115 miles

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

front discs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 31,115 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 24,056 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres punctured

wiper blades begining to split

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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GL56 DVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 GL56 DVB, 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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GL56 DVB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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