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GP06 EGC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,262 mi
Last recorded87,262 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 EGC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 87,262 miles

Nearside front washer jet weak..

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 82,859 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Mar 2017 80,626 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer sills dented

Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet washer out of order (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blades damage (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm pin bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer sills dented

Pass 28 Mar 2016 80,153 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 77,882 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2015 77,880 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,362 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 71,268 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 71,268 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 69,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,563 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 51,148 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,578 miles

Nearside 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)

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 EGC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP06 EGC registered?

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

Is GP06 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP06 EGC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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