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GP06 VWR

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,372 mi
Last recorded133,372 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 133,372 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 133,372 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 126,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 126,628 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 118,826 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2016 111,706 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,654 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 100,568 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 96,174 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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 89,402 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 89,402 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2011 71,636 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 57,351 miles

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

high level brake light has one led inop

Pass 12 Jun 2009 42,281 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 42,281 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 VWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWR, 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 VWR registered?

GP06 VWR is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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