MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction items on dash obstructing the view this is worse when the sun hits the items then reflects back onto the window screen (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
stone chip in zone A of windscreen [less than 10mm]
front brake discs are very badly corroded strongly advise replacement
o/s rear tyre is starting to crack
rear number plate is cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
front brake discs are very badly corroded strongly advise replacement
o/s rear tyre is starting to crack
rear brake pads are worn close to the limit discs are worn and corroded
rear number plate is cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust slightly corroded
exhaust slightly insurcure
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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GJ56 KCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?
GJ56 KCE is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 6 September 2006.
Is GJ56 KCE safe to buy?
The MOT history for GJ56 KCE shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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