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GN06 ZFV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

73,166 mi
Last recorded73,166 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN06 ZFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 73,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine slightly smokey

Fail 24 Aug 2021 73,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

engine slightly smokey

Pass 11 Sep 2020 70,292 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 70,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,026 miles

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Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,026 miles

Emissions not tested excessive blue smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3 mm

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre tread blocks perished

Pass 25 May 2018 48,483 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 41,737 miles

high level stop lamp dim

Fail 12 Jun 2017 41,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

center exhaust bracket broken

front brakes fluctuating

high level stop lamp dim

Pass 1 Jul 2016 39,372 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight damage on side wall

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,962 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 30,790 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,430 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2011 23,910 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 21,819 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 18,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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 ZFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZFV, 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 ZFV registered?

GN06 ZFV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 April 2006.

Is GN06 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN06 ZFV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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