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SU06 GOP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,676 mi
Last recorded79,676 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU06 GOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 79,676 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 76,640 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 65,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 63,198 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,673 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 62,672 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,790 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 57,014 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes swelling under coating, suspect with corrosion

brake servo pipe perished & slight split but not leaking

Fail 1 Jun 2016 57,014 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 3mm of tread (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake pipes swelling under coating, suspect with corrosion

brake servo pipe perished & slight split but not leaking

Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,086 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake servo pipe starting to perish/crack

Fail 2 Jun 2015 49,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres wearing on edges

brake servo pipe starting to perish/crack

slight bind detected at nearside rear brake

Pass 30 Jun 2014 43,301 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front wiper blade torn at end & slightly smeary but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre soft

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Fail 30 Jun 2014 43,301 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

nearside front wiper blade torn at end & slightly smeary but still clearing screen

offside rear tyre soft

offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 14 Jun 2013 36,684 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Jun 2013 36,684 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

centre stop lamp not working

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2012 31,480 miles

split ends on front wipers

Fail 28 Jun 2012 31,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

split ends on front wipers

Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,266 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,757 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 16,594 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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SU06 GOP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SU06 GOP, 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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SU06 GOP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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