CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP56 GDK

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,625 mi
Last recorded103,625 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 GDK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2023 103,625 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 103,605 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front and Rear lower outer sill corroded

Front and Rear suspension component corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2022 103,604 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Front and Rear lower outer sill corroded

Front and Rear suspension component corroded

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jan 2019 98,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 86,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 69,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 62,043 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/Rear tyres getting close to limit

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,600 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 44,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 38,974 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 38,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,764 miles

front brake discs rusty/grooved on inner surfaces

slight smear from offside front wiper blade

Pass 1 Sep 2009 31,800 miles

engine oil level slightly low

front tyres cracked

rear tyres wearing low and cracked

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
Full Volkswagen Beetle reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP56 GDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SP56 GDK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP56 GDK?

You can check the full history of SP56 GDK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP56 GDK registered?

SP56 GDK is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is SP56 GDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP56 GDK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP56 GDK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP56 GDK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.