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GP56 LLC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

46,406 mi
Last recorded46,406 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP56 LLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 46,406 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2025 46,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Middle exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system not likely to become detached.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch.

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 45,740 miles

Middle exhaust mounting defective/damaged but exhaust system not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (SMALL HOLE) NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE YET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 44,853 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Middle Exhaust mounting defective/damaged but exhaust system not likely to become detached

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative

Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe area (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (SMALL HOLE) NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE YET (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside rear Tyre valve stem cracking/perishing but not leaking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 43,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 43,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached UNIT INSECURE (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 42,773 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 41,515 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 40,158 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not switching off. (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 37,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread.

front tyres scrubbing around inner and outer edges of treads and cracking. 205/55/16

Pass 13 Dec 2017 36,470 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 34,874 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,577 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 32,577 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 28,994 miles

front brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

front wipper blades split but still clean windscreen ok.

nearside rear tyre cracking around tread. 205/55/16

rear brake pads starting to show signs of wear.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 25,699 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing around tread. 205/55/16

Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,719 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 22,573 miles

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 19,051 miles

front tyres showing signs of wear and perishing around tread and walls. cords and ply not showing yet. 205/55/16

Pass 8 Dec 2010 15,318 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 12,002 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 12,002 miles

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

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 LLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc 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 GP56 LLC, 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 LLC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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