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GP06 AGV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

80,539 mi
Last recorded80,539 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 AGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 80,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 80,539 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 72,224 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,814 miles

o/s/f windscreen wiper smears slightly

Fail 27 Feb 2015 65,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,582 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but not to cords

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Fail 26 Feb 2014 61,581 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate cracked

front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges but not to cords

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge but not to cords

Pass 22 Dec 2012 54,525 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,519 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 41,121 miles

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

damage to windscreen caused by metal from nearside front wiper. wiper reqs replacing

multiple cuts to near side rear tyre, inner edge, deep but no cords.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,026 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 19,556 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 19,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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GP06 AGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 GP06 AGV, 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 GP06 AGV registered?

GP06 AGV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 June 2006.

Is GP06 AGV safe to buy?

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