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EJ56 GKG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

118,048 mi
Last recorded118,048 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ56 GKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 118,048 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,006 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 114,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 107,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 99,747 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 99,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 91,833 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 91,795 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 83,617 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Fail 12 Sep 2016 83,617 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

Pass 20 Aug 2015 75,194 miles

engine polyvee belt cracking wipers could be better

Fail 20 Aug 2015 75,194 miles

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

engine polyvee belt cracking wipers could be better

Pass 18 Aug 2014 67,721 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm tread

Pass 11 Sep 2013 60,568 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 59,512 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on uoter edge

advise remove nail from tyre & has not gone down other tyre left in tread .

Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,512 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

advise o/s/f & n/s/f tyres worn on uoter edge

advise remove nail from tyre & has not gone down other tyre left in tread .

Fail 22 Nov 2011 48,657 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pads low

Pass 22 Nov 2011 48,657 miles

all brake pads low

Fail 25 Nov 2010 38,380 miles

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

Hand brake lever feels tight

N/s/front tyre has sidewall damage, due to cerb scuffing

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 38,380 miles

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

Hand brake lever feels tight

N/s/front tyre has sidewall damage, due to cerb scuffing

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 27,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 27,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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EJ56 GKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 EJ56 GKG, 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 EJ56 GKG registered?

EJ56 GKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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