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GJ56 KZN

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

94,719 mi
Last recorded94,719 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 KZN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 94,719 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 94,678 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside front top strut mount damaged

Oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2023 92,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 92,769 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 86,998 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 80,993 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2021 80,993 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 78,007 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 77,996 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 73,986 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 73,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,714 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front tyres worn uneven

Pass 23 Aug 2017 60,075 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 60,064 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 54,049 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 48,993 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 48,993 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror repeater (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 44,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,450 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,501 miles

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

brake wear indicater light on

spare tyre flat

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,768 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear.

Fail 31 Aug 2012 35,768 miles

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

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 30,966 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 24,530 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 24,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

uneven front tyre wear indicates tracking fault.

Pass 4 Sep 2009 18,805 miles

near side wiper blade split

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 KZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 KZN, 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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GJ56 KZN is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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