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GJ56 KCE

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,388 mi
Last recorded119,388 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 KCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,388 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 119,388 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,318 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,770 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 108,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,350 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 81,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

stone chip in zone A of windscreen [less than 10mm]

Pass 22 Nov 2013 63,132 miles

front brake discs are very badly corroded strongly advise replacement

o/s rear tyre is starting to crack

rear number plate is cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2013 63,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 47,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust slightly corroded

exhaust slightly insurcure

Fail 14 Nov 2012 47,383 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,814 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 32,814 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 30,725 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 30,724 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 26,196 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 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.

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