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GP06 BCU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,257 mi
Last recorded113,257 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 BCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 113,257 miles

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 113,257 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 26 May 2018 110,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts almost to cords / ply

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 110,308 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded heavily (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perished and worn slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn slightly

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

Offside Rear tyre has deep cuts almost to cords / ply

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,455 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2016 97,657 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 92,908 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 92,908 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 May 2014 86,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 80,369 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure but exhaust still secure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 18 May 2013 80,369 miles

Centre exhaust mount insecure but exhaust still secure

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 May 2012 67,717 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Fail 19 May 2012 67,717 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Pass 5 May 2011 54,550 miles

advise rear tyres wearing on centre of tread, n/s/r tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 18 May 2010 41,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 41,610 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

nearside door mirror(non obligotary)assembly insecure

Pass 1 May 2009 30,243 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 30,243 miles

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

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 BCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BCU, 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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GP06 BCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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