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GJ06 XRD

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,217 mi
Last recorded157,217 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 XRD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 157,217 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 153,417 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 153,416 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 141,775 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,477 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 121,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 94,452 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 94,452 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 39,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 33,600 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 33,600 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 28,448 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 25,276 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 23,054 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 20,242 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,365 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 16,365 miles

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

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 XRD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

GJ06 XRD is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is GJ06 XRD safe to buy?

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