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MA06 GDU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

121,150 mi
Last recorded121,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA06 GDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2025 121,150 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded through within 30cm of the axle mounting, the NSR inner sill is also corroding. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front to mid section join (clamp broken). (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth, worn badly on the inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm tread depth, worn on the inner edge and cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 110,858 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 110,855 miles

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 110,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 110,250 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 110,250 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 101,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit,advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 93,709 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 11 May 2018 93,701 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake slightly sticking

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 May 2017 88,565 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 88,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2016 86,440 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)

Fail 3 May 2016 86,421 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' multiple items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

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 31 Mar 2015 81,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 78,139 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 78,139 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 68,258 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,783 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,800 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,381 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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MA06 GDU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MA06 GDU, 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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MA06 GDU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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