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GV06 VDC

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,959 mi
Last recorded111,959 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 VDC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2025 111,959 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant level below min

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front pull handle missing

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 101,766 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/r tyres scrubbing

Pass 1 Nov 2022 96,593 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 92,056 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 88,867 miles

rust forming on inner sills

Pass 1 May 2019 85,217 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2018 77,771 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 72,284 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,454 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 60,209 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 60,209 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,443 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2015 59,443 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2014 54,566 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 50,229 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2012 45,779 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 41,540 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

gearbox oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 34,400 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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GV06 VDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GV06 VDC, 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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GV06 VDC is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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