MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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
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
Centre exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported
Offside and nearside front top strut mounts have some movement
Oil leak
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
Centre exhaust bracket broken
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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)
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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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What year was GJ06 ZRL registered?
GJ06 ZRL is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 18 April 2006.
Is GJ06 ZRL safe to buy?
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