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GJ06 MXE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,510 mi
Last recorded51,510 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 MXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 51,510 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,480 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,480 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 51,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 50,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 50,573 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible damage to lettering (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 49,957 miles

parking brake effort low. 19%

Pass 12 Apr 2017 49,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Apr 2016 46,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing smooth on edgdes (4.1.E.1)

engine covers

slight to offside sill

Fail 16 Apr 2016 46,218 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing smooth on edgdes (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers

slight to offside sill

Pass 25 Apr 2015 40,817 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

Pass 5 Apr 2014 34,036 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 5 Apr 2014 34,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

high level brake light not working

offside rear tyre deteriorted on tread section

Pass 20 Apr 2013 27,750 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 22,303 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres deteriorated

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,303 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

brake warning light on

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to inner sidewall

Pass 2 Jul 2011 18,501 miles

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2010 14,681 miles

Nearside Front 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 21 May 2009 11,469 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 MXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GJ06 MXE, 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 GJ06 MXE registered?

GJ06 MXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 19 May 2006.

Is GJ06 MXE safe to buy?

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