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VK06 GFX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,056 mi
Last recorded135,056 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2025 135,056 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Pass 12 Apr 2024 134,032 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

Fail 12 Apr 2024 134,032 miles

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

Surface corrosion on suspension and braking

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 133,307 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 133,307 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 129,337 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 126,338 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 126,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,985 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 100,116 miles

Nearside Rear Outer outer wall damaged on tyre

Fail 4 Nov 2015 100,116 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Outer outer wall damaged on tyre

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 86,587 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,587 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,275 miles

N/S/R outer tyre wall damaged

EML on

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,339 miles

both front tyre walls cut. outer tread @ 2mm

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,598 miles

both rear tyres have uneven wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,304 miles

both front wiper blades split

both rear tyres stepped on inside edge

Pass 26 Apr 2010 32,237 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 25,085 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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VK06 GFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK06 GFX, 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 VK06 GFX registered?

VK06 GFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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