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2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
General Information
- Registration GP56LLC
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2006
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 18 Dec 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 46,406 MI
Expiry date: 18 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch.
- Middle exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system not likely to become detached.
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
13 Dec 2025
Fail
Mileage: 46,393 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear inner sill (marked) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch.
- Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative.
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Middle exhaust mounting broken off but exhaust system not likely to become detached.
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 45,740 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Middle exhaust mounting defective/damaged but exhaust system not likely to become detached
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (SMALL HOLE) NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE YET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on due to faulty switch
- Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 44,853 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Middle Exhaust mounting defective/damaged but exhaust system not likely to become detached
- Valve stem slightly damaged Nearside rear Tyre valve stem cracking/perishing but not leaking (5.2.3 (j))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE REAR INNER SILL CORRODED (SMALL HOLE) NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE YET (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pipe area (2.1.5 (a))
- Offside rear fog light stays on with lights on
- Nearside rear and offside rear tailgate gas struts inoperative
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front x2 (4.1.4 (b))
5 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 43,765 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
5 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 43,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached UNIT INSECURE (4.4.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside front lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 42,773 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
14 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,515 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,158 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread and walls
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements not switching off. (4.5.3 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,649 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- front tyres scrubbing around inner and outer edges of treads and cracking. 205/55/16
- Offside Rear tyre cracking around tread.
13 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 36,470 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2018 13 Dec 201714 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 34,874 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
11 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,577 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2016 11 Dec 201511 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 32,577 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inners (3.5.1g)
13 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 28,994 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2015 13 Dec 201414 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 25,699 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2014 14 Dec 201315 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,719 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2013 15 Dec 201224 Nov 2012
Fail
Mileage: 22,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
19 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,051 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2012 19 Nov 20118 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 15,318 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011 8 Dec 20105 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 12,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 5 Dec 20095 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 12,002 MI
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GP56LLC was registered on 2006-12-16
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