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GU06 FJO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Beige Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

77,299 mi
Last recorded77,299 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU06 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 77,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 73,874 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 70,271 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 70,216 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 64,192 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,182 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 51,205 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 45,680 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 28,862 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,411 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 22,145 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 22,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 18,990 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 17,944 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 4 May 2010 17,944 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

small cut in n/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,495 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 FJO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Beige with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 GU06 FJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GU06 FJO?

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What year was GU06 FJO registered?

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

Is GU06 FJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU06 FJO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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