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GJ06 EYW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,428 mi
Last recorded105,428 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 EYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 105,428 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,738 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 88,937 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 82,304 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 75,483 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 66,816 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 66,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,775 miles

Nearside Rear tyre casing perished

Pass 6 Apr 2016 44,091 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 44,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 40,341 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 35,914 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 30,783 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,685 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,841 miles

both n/s/f & o/s/f tyres on 2mm & sidewalls cracking

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 30 Mar 2010 18,879 miles

n/s/f tyre worn and cut on outter side wall

oxy. sensor cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2009 14,172 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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GJ06 EYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GJ06 EYW, 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 GJ06 EYW registered?

GJ06 EYW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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