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VA06 GRF

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,447 mi
Last recorded119,447 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 GRF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 119,447 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2026 119,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product on lens makes it impossible to determine aim. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Product on lens makes it impossible to determine aim. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Wheel arch liner loose.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Crossmember broken. Hanging loose.

Pass 14 Aug 2025 110,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 110,572 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 109,985 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,836 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 94,738 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 91,635 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 89,879 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 89,484 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 87,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 86,264 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 82,937 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mounting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 78,753 miles

Fuel cap O ring begining to perish

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Condensation in light unit

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded but still adequately supporting system

Fail 26 Jul 2017 78,753 miles

Fuel cap O ring begining to perish

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Condensation in light unit

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jets missing the windscreen, adjusted as required (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting corroded but still adequately supporting system

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,256 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Wipers poor.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,346 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 55,877 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 55,877 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,912 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 45,912 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 40,140 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,882 miles

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

ESP warning light on

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

airbag warning light on

Fail 23 Jul 2010 26,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 26,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 20,368 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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VA06 GRF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VA06 GRF, 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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VA06 GRF is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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