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GP56 FKB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

77,199 mi
Last recorded77,199 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 FKB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2023 77,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Aug 2023 77,188 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (0.1 (b))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,150 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged/cracked.

Offside repeater lens damaged.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 75,144 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust join. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear rear lamp unit damaged/cracked.

Offside repeater lens damaged.

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 72,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear light unit lens cracked

Offside side repeater lens damaged

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 69,719 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 69,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 66,875 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 66,815 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

SIGNIFICANT oil deposits in engine undertray

Fail 24 Aug 2018 62,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp dipped beam image VERY poor(lens)

SIGNIFICANT oil deposits in engine undertray

Pass 25 Aug 2017 59,554 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 59,548 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edges in poor condition (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jul 2016 48,128 miles

Offside Front tyre has deep cut & low on edges

Fail 1 Jul 2016 48,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55WR16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre has deep cut & low on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2015 41,887 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 41,887 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 39,891 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 37,661 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 32,585 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 26,114 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 26,114 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre and offside front tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Nov 2009 18,332 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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GP56 FKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GP56 FKB, 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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GP56 FKB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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