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GU06 BZE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,094 mi
Last recorded107,094 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 BZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 107,094 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 100,046 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,731 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 82,320 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 82,320 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 69,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Jul 2012 51,962 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 51,962 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 39,785 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 36,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 36,566 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 28,808 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,808 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 22,812 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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GU06 BZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU06 BZE, 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 GU06 BZE registered?

GU06 BZE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

Is GU06 BZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 BZE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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