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GY06 OSP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,559 mi
Last recorded102,559 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY06 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 102,559 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 98,380 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 98,334 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 96,749 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 96,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 96,325 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 95,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 93,308 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 88,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

high level stop lamp inop.

Fail 14 Feb 2017 88,561 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

high level stop lamp inop.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 82,530 miles

high level stoplamp n/w

Fail 23 Feb 2016 82,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

high level stoplamp n/w

Pass 20 Feb 2015 76,600 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,600 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s wiperblade split but clearing ok.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 72,284 miles

o/s wiper slightly worn

Fail 19 Feb 2014 72,284 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s wiper slightly worn

Pass 3 Apr 2013 67,787 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front and rear brake balance just met

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,797 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

front and rear brake balance just met

front and rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,251 miles

both front brake discs lipped, both rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Mar 2010 50,853 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 50,853 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,218 miles

wind screen stone chipped

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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GY06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GY06 OSP, 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 GY06 OSP registered?

GY06 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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The MOT history for GY06 OSP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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