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GP06 PSZ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

114,434 mi
Last recorded114,434 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 PSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 114,434 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 111,770 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 109,439 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2022 104,236 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 101,395 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 97,874 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 94,294 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2018 90,312 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,108 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 82,624 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 77,189 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,879 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 69,879 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2013 62,829 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 62,818 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 52,061 miles

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

Offside Inner 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)

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake disc's worn

perishing and cracking to o/s rear tyre, could not see cords at time

Fail 9 May 2012 52,061 miles

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

Offside Inner 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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s outer sill

front brake disc's worn

perishing and cracking to o/s rear tyre, could not see cords at time

Pass 25 May 2011 41,611 miles

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

damp around brake marster cylinder can't see any leak's

heavy damage to n/s sill

Pass 9 Jun 2010 32,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

heavy damage to n/s sill

Pass 10 Jun 2009 22,426 miles

damage to o/s/f wheel rim

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

Oil leak

heavy damage to n/s sill front to back

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 PSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PSZ, 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 PSZ registered?

GP06 PSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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