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LT06 GZF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,557 mi
Last recorded103,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT06 GZF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 103,557 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure on cat box

Fail 26 Feb 2020 103,557 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

exhaust heat shield slightly insecure on cat box

Pass 26 Feb 2019 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2019 101,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside and outside edges (5.2.3 (e))

small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Jan 2018 89,129 miles

Offside handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 89,113 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside handbrake lever not fully returning to stop

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm - rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 84,258 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 72,109 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016 72,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2015 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 60,487 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 57,862 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 50,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 41,982 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,962 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 25,554 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 15,881 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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LT06 GZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LT06 GZF, 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 LT06 GZF registered?

LT06 GZF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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