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GP06 DNX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 DNX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 97,399 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 90,905 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 87,691 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 87,691 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 84,836 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 84,500 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 83,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 83,221 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 76,559 miles

Exhaust rear box skin corroded/separating but not blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to centre of windscreen but not in drivers view and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear box skin corroded/separating but not blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip to centre of windscreen but not in drivers view and less than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 66,284 miles

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

Offside Front shock absorber dustcover split

exhaust system corroded, rear box casing corroding away.

Fail 31 May 2017 66,284 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front shock absorber dustcover split

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

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

exhaust system corroded, rear box casing corroding away.

Pass 17 May 2016 57,142 miles

both front lower suspension arms, rear mounting bushes starting to deteriuorate

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 46,695 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front brake discs lipped, pitted + corroded

o/s/f wiper blade split

Pass 9 May 2014 35,147 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,075 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 26,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 24,631 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front door windows may be too dark

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/r tyre

Fail 27 Apr 2012 24,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

front door windows may be too dark

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,321 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,104 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 11,685 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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GP06 DNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GP06 DNX, 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 DNX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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