VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GK56PWE has 23 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,101 miles 2 months ago on Monday 16th March 2026 at 08:29.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Sunday 28th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GK56PWE MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH MARCH 2027118,101 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED13TH MARCH 2026118,101 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202528TH MARCH 2026111,354 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Several Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 3 Mm Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH MARCH 2025111,353 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Light Source And Lamp Not Compatible (4.1.4 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Spare Wheel Insecure In Carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Several Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox Seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin 3 Mm Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged And Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Macpherson Strut Mounting Damaged But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH MARCH 202424TH MARCH 2025104,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Stone Chip In Screen
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED13TH MARCH 2024104,019 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Stone Chip In Screen
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
PASSED13TH MARCH 202324TH MARCH 202497,884 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Stone Chip In Screen
PASSED23RD MARCH 202224TH MARCH 202391,241 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH MARCH 202291,050 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Front Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Inside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Central Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202124TH MARCH 202284,967 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Front Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 202024TH FEBRUARY 202178,001 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 201924TH FEBRUARY 202071,836 MI
PASSED4TH APRIL 20183RD APRIL 201967,043 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 10mm Circle Within Zone 'a' (8.3.1a)
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201730TH SEPTEMBER 201864,830 MI
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201630TH SEPTEMBER 201760,285 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED10TH SEPTEMBER 201530TH SEPTEMBER 201652,180 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Several Small Areas Of Damage
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201430TH SEPTEMBER 201542,838 MI
PASSED13TH SEPTEMBER 201330TH SEPTEMBER 201438,339 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED13TH SEPTEMBER 201338,339 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 201230TH SEPTEMBER 201333,087 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED1ST OCTOBER 201130TH SEPTEMBER 201229,460 MI
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 201015TH SEPTEMBER 201125,504 MI
PASSED15TH SEPTEMBER 200914TH SEPTEMBER 201020,772 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GK56PWE Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

GK56PWE MOT Comments

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GK56PWE Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,101 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,905 miles

GK56PWE FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration GK56PWE was manufactured on Friday 1st September 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,101 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,905 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GK56PWE has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 62 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 10 Minor, 13 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GK56PWE have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GK56PWE does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GK56PWE Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 GK56PWE does have Tax. Read more

When does GK56PWE Tax expire?

The current Tax for GK56PWE will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does GK56PWE MOT expire?

The current MOT for GK56PWE will expire in 11 months on Sunday 28th March 2027. Read more

When did GK56PWE have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GK56PWE was on Monday 16th March 2026 at 08:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GK56PWE Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GK56PWE we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has GK56PWE Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GK56PWE we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GK56PWE?

GK56PWE is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has GK56PWE done?

The odometer reading for GK56PWE at the last MOT in March 2026 was 118,101 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,905 miles per year. Read more

How old is GK56PWE?

The vehicle GK56PWE was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 1st September 2006. Read more

What colour is GK56PWE?

The official colour of GK56PWE is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GK56PWE have?

GK56PWE has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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