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GJ55 YBB

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,086 mi
Last recorded163,086 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 YBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 163,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 163,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 148,321 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 134,266 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust joiner corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn to inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 134,261 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust joiner corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn to inner edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 122,751 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 122,751 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,989 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 112,954 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged slight fraying (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 105,444 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,718 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Jul 2017 95,718 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Aug 2016 89,666 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,337 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,184 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 73,184 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 69,247 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 28 Jun 2013 69,247 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop light not working

Pass 28 Jun 2013 69,247 miles

centre stop light not working

Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,293 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 53,892 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 43,067 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 43,067 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 34,662 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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GJ55 YBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GJ55 YBB, 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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GJ55 YBB is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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