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NY06 GMF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 GMF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 148,679 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,731 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 136,510 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2024 136,510 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 130,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 125,654 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 125,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 120,644 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 120,644 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 112,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 104,210 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 104,086 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 96,769 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 96,769 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 89,633 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 82,976 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 76,059 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 76,059 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 68,615 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 68,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,668 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 47,396 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 47,396 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 38,161 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,362 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)

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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NY06 GMF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NY06 GMF, 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 NY06 GMF registered?

NY06 GMF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is NY06 GMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY06 GMF shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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