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GR06 GWL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

61,284 mi
Last recorded61,284 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR06 GWL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,284 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated, and dirty (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 61,284 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal perished, and not sealing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative unable to test, due to lack of visible headlight pattern (4.1.5 (a))

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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated, and dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 58,362 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 58,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 55,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 55,911 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 53,463 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,385 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 49,563 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 47,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 47,465 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,383 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 36,534 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 30,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jun 2015 28,089 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 25,946 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

nearside front indicator lens small crack

Fail 29 Jul 2014 25,940 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/ perish

nearside front indicator lens small crack

Pass 31 Jul 2013 23,996 miles

front bumper slight damage

nearside front indicator lens small crack

Fail 30 Jul 2013 23,986 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front bumper slight damage

nearside front indicator lens small crack

Pass 10 Jul 2012 22,181 miles

tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,979 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly worn

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 27 Jul 2010 14,901 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2009 10,090 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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GR06 GWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GR06 GWL, 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 GR06 GWL registered?

GR06 GWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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