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GJ06 XRL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

170,426 mi
Last recorded170,426 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 170,426 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 170,424 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit and fuse box loose (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust silencer insecure middle bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury front lower body panel damage and loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both sides top bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 169,156 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 166,836 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 157,751 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 157,751 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge. both rear tyres have high and low spots

Pass 24 Apr 2017 140,606 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 124,740 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 124,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play tie bar (2.2.B.1g)

offside front tyre slightly worn on edge.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 107,386 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 107,386 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 89,443 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 89,443 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 85,046 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 85,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 82,555 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2012 82,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 16 Apr 2011 73,498 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 73,498 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 24 Apr 2010 55,198 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 36,689 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 XRL 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 GJ06 XRL, 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 XRL registered?

GJ06 XRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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