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W3 GNP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,849 mi
Last recorded93,849 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 GNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 93,849 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 92,922 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 92,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 90,501 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 86,755 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 84,893 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 84,892 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 84,730 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 84,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 84,240 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 81,636 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 81,634 miles

Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,597 miles

rust on the off side lower sill with in 45 cm strong advisory ** also rust from set belt offside with in 34 cm

Fail 3 Nov 2016 74,595 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 74,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 45 cm strong advisory*** (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 43 cm strong advisory*** (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 71,567 miles

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front outer trade worn

Fail 31 Oct 2015 71,547 miles

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

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

Centre brake light not working

Nearside Front outer trade worn

Pass 8 Oct 2014 68,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,463 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2013 64,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

offside rear tyre outer wall deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,177 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 56,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,041 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

front disc brakes slightly worn

Fail 15 Jun 2010 54,041 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

front disc brakes slightly worn

Pass 22 May 2009 41,963 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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W3 GNP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W3 GNP, 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

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What year was W3 GNP registered?

W3 GNP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 May 2006.

Is W3 GNP safe to buy?

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