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GN06 YUU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 YUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 112,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 105,868 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 102,661 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 97,447 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,731 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 92,408 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 79,691 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 76,491 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2017 76,425 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,614 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 54,064 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING DETACHED FROM PIPE BUT STILL SUPPORTING SYSTEM

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 54,064 miles

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

EXHAUST CENTRE MOUNTING DETACHED FROM PIPE BUT STILL SUPPORTING SYSTEM

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,029 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer edges

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer edges

rear brake discs grooved

traction control warning light on

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre cracking in tread area and nail in tyre

o/s/r tyre slight distortion in tread area

Pass 20 Jan 2012 42,548 miles

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and deteriorate

n/s headlight beam image slightly diffused

Fail 20 Jan 2012 42,548 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split and deteriorate

n/s headlight beam image slightly diffused

service light on

Fail 18 Jan 2011 38,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 38,283 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 34,300 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

Pass 29 May 2009 32,041 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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GN06 YUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GN06 YUU, 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 GN06 YUU registered?

GN06 YUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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The MOT history for GN06 YUU shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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