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GV56 WKE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,108 mi
Last recorded87,108 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV56 WKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2023 87,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front tyre worn down to 2.8mm.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside front suspension lower wishbone rear bush perishing.

Offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limt (1.7mm)

Rear suspesnion springs corroded.

Temporary repair on nearside wiper arm.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,214 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear suspension lower wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 81,214 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside rear suspension lower wishbone rear bush de-bonding.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroding.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2.4mm.

Various brake pipes slightly corroded.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 76,615 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Fail 9 Feb 2021 76,615 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,422 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Rear suspension springs slightly corroded.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 13 Feb 2020 73,422 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

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

Rear suspension springs slightly corroded.

Slight blow from exhaust centre to rear section joint.

Slight engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,806 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 68,806 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 66,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower central area (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,632 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' central lower area (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 55,853 miles

rear number plate is slightly damaged

slight play to o/s front anti roll bar drop link

very slight dame to lower centre of windscreen

Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,068 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 43,771 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 38,782 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 33,607 miles

small chip in centre of windscreen.

Pass 22 Jan 2011 27,680 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 22,602 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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GV56 WKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV56 WKE, 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 GV56 WKE registered?

GV56 WKE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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