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GJ06 ZRL

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

112,657 mi
Last recorded112,657 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ06 ZRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 112,657 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 112,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,770 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (trailing arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable / quadrant not returning fully

slight knock when taking up drive

Fail 18 Jan 2019 110,770 miles

Emissions not tested co high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (trailing arm mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake cable / quadrant not returning fully

slight knock when taking up drive

Pass 19 Jan 2018 107,464 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Offside and nearside front top strut mounts have some movement

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2018 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured Outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted Outer sill (5.2.6)

Centre exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Offside and nearside front top strut mounts have some movement

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2016 104,040 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 86,047 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Fail 2 Sep 2015 86,047 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 19 Aug 2014 68,456 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

ns sill damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2014 68,456 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

ns sill damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 May 2013 55,415 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2013 55,415 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 25 May 2012 50,877 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 43,568 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,919 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)

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 ZRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Yellow with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ZRL, 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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GJ06 ZRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2006.

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