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GVU 117D

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,449 mi
Last recorded57,449 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGVU 117D
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 57,449 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 56,918 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 56,515 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 56,501 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Bracket snapped off rear axle. (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing Track rod end nut. nut through locking devise.(nylon nut) (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Brake hose snapped off rear axle. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Repair to front axle mounts require treating.

rear shock abosbers require attention close to axle bolts.

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,103 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 52,654 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 52,635 miles

Front Axle beam modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 31,255 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,617 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size tyres front to rear

electrical wiring at fuse box req attention [fire risk]

left hand drive

no seat belts fitted

oil leak from steering box

screen washers poor

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Aug 2006 30,607 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size tyres front to rear

oil leak from steering box

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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GVU 117D is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GVU 117D, 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 GVU 117D registered?

GVU 117D is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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