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BJ06 GFX

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Green Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,764 mi
Last recorded95,764 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ06 GFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,764 miles

Offside door mirror is slightly inscure

Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,764 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 90,365 miles

slight play in n/s steering rack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

rear number plate cracked

scuff on o/s/f bumper/indicator lens cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2016 90,365 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

gear box oil leak

rear number plate cracked

scuff on o/s/f bumper/indicator lens cracked

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 26 Nov 2015 86,563 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 86,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 80,774 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 80,774 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 72,954 miles

205 55 16 91V

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,357 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 46,420 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 38,205 miles

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

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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BJ06 GFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Green with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BJ06 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 BJ06 GFX registered?

BJ06 GFX is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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