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GJ56 FUW

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,915 mi
Last recorded137,915 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 FUW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 137,915 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 137,915 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 135,691 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 130,840 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 117,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml on

Pass 21 Feb 2014 93,510 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 93,510 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 68,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Feb 2012 50,439 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Feb 2012 50,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,342 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 32,342 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 32,076 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 32,076 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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GJ56 FUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ56 FUW registered?

GJ56 FUW is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is GJ56 FUW safe to buy?

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