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GJ56 LBO

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,008 mi
Last recorded144,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 LBO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 144,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BEEN HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OUTER C/V BOOT IS STARTING TO PERISH

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F FLOOR AND OUTER SILL

VEHICLE STRUCTURE IS CORRODED BUT STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.VARIOUS PATCHES OF PREVIOUS REPAIR COVERD IN UNDEARSEAL

WELDING HAS BEEN DONE TO N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Fail 1 Jul 2026 144,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BEEN HOT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front OUTER C/V BOOT IS STARTING TO PERISH

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S/F FLOOR AND OUTER SILL

VEHICLE STRUCTURE IS CORRODED BUT STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED.VARIOUS PATCHES OF PREVIOUS REPAIR COVERD IN UNDEARSEAL

WELDING HAS BEEN DONE TO N/S & O/S OUTER SILLS

Pass 9 Jul 2025 141,009 miles

Front front brake discs back plates corroded but secure

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight damage to floor to sill ,where previously jacked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various patches of previous repair covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2024 133,825 miles

Coolant leak

Rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Mar 2024 133,825 miles

Brake cable damaged both (1.1.15 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2023 132,560 miles

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

Rear SILENCER RUSTY

Fail 31 Mar 2023 132,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear SILENCER RUSTY

Pass 1 Apr 2022 131,837 miles

Central stop light out

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,310 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 128,309 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 127,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 121,187 miles

high level brake light inop

Pass 15 Jun 2018 114,973 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 109,242 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX CORRODED

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

Pass 5 Jul 2016 100,753 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust section slightly corroded around rear bracket

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 89,194 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 79,593 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2014 79,593 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 58,644 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 48,230 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,980 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 33,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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 LBO is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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