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GJ56 CXV

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,014 mi
Last recorded172,014 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 CXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 172,014 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2023 171,781 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (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))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 171,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill has excessive corrosion but not on a supporting panel

Offside Rear inner and outer sill has excessive corrosion but not on a supporting panel

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo intake pipi and sump bung (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 165,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 165,433 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 160,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 160,929 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 151,180 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 151,180 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 139,331 miles

Offside Front track rod end rubber perished

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 139,331 miles

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front track rod end rubber perished

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,828 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,731 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 120,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 109,736 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 92,307 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 92,307 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 83,179 miles

slight play in o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,146 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,146 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn.

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

O/S rear tyre worn out of shape.

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

Fail 23 Aug 2011 55,511 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre spliting inner sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,511 miles

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

nearside front tyre spliting inner sidewall

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,166 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 43,166 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing to limit 2mm & wearing low on inner edges

Pass 13 Aug 2009 29,359 miles

Engine oil level over full.

Front tyre wearing on inner edges.

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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GJ56 CXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 GJ56 CXV, 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 GJ56 CXV registered?

GJ56 CXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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