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SC06 GTU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

106,196 mi
Last recorded106,196 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC06 GTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 106,196 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 106,196 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2025 103,634 miles

battery loose

n/s front tyre worn away on inner edge

play in n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Feb 2024 101,586 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 101,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 99,591 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 96,087 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 96,087 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill skin (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 93,951 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Feb 2021 93,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

small chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Feb 2020 91,441 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

front inner discs corroded

slight play offside front bottom ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,349 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Offside front arb link worn

Rear tyres on limit and worn uneven

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Fail 19 Feb 2019 86,349 miles

Front inner discs corroded

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside front arb link worn

Rear tyres on limit and worn uneven

Nearside front tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Feb 2018 81,661 miles

Rear pads wearing thin

Rear tyres close to limit

Fail 19 Feb 2018 81,661 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear pads wearing thin

Rear tyres close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,612 miles

Offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Rear inner pads wearing thin

Service light

Winter tyres fitted to nearside front and rear

Fail 15 Feb 2017 75,612 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre close to wear indicaters

Rear inner pads wearing thin

Service light

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Winter tyres fitted to nearside front and rear

Pass 18 Feb 2016 69,129 miles

Part worn tyres fitted to front wheels

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 18 Feb 2016 69,129 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Part worn tyres fitted to front wheels

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,203 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 56,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2014 56,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,468 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,530 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,648 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 30,799 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 30,577 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 30,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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SC06 GTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 SC06 GTU, 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 SC06 GTU registered?

SC06 GTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 June 2006.

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