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GJ56 RVP

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

141,668 mi
Last recorded141,668 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 RVP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2024 141,668 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak loose (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer seals (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded bothsides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust brackets broken

near side front and off side front inner wing trims damaged

near side front outer seal rust hole but is out side the 30cm area STRONG ADVISORY

rear exhaust outer caseing breaking up.

Pass 23 Oct 2023 137,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Plastic wheel arch fascia panel broken/ loose, slightly rubbing on tyres. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Plastic wheel arch fascia panel broken/ loose, slightly rubbing on tyres. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2023 137,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens faded / Scratched, unable to obtain beam imaging. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp unit to damaged to check / adjust. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Manual & Electrical adjusters not functioning. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Lens faded / Scratched, unable to obtain beam imaging. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlamp unit to damaged to check / adjust. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Manual & Electrical adjusters not functioning. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Plastic wheel arch fascia panel broken/ loose, slightly rubbing on tyres. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel slightly loose Plastic wheel arch fascia panel broken/ loose, slightly rubbing on tyres. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,075 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,075 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2021 127,638 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 127,637 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 125,358 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Oct 2020 125,358 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer casing corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 122,996 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches due to worn wiper wear does not effect drivers view. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 122,896 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot lid strut worn / not functional, boot lid does not remain open. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill holed / corroded within 30cm of rear axle mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat base mount damaged / faulty, creating loose structure to seating. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot lid strut worn / not functional, boot lid does not remain open. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded / scratched, beam image just visible for testing. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded / scratched, beam image just visible for testing. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched due to worn wiper operation on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 122,896 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot lid strut worn / not functional, boot lid does not remain open. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure Drivers seat base mount damaged / faulty, creating loose structure to seating. (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot lid strut worn / not functional, boot lid does not remain open. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded / scratched, beam image just visible for testing. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Lens faded / scratched, beam image just visible for testing. (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Scratched due to worn wiper operation on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 118,324 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 118,300 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Headlamp unit faulty / disconnected. (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Headlamp unit faulty / disconnected. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam Headlamp unit faulty / disconnected. (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working Headlamp unit faulty / disconnected. (4.2.1 (a))

Coolant / Temperature overheating.

Exhaust system heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. Worn smooth inner tread edge area. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 113,931 miles

EML Is on

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing uneven

Water light is on

Fail 21 Sep 2017 113,931 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML Is on

Exhaust corroding

Front tyres wearing uneven

Water light is on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 109,099 miles

Rear Tailgate Brake light has non-operational bulbs, but, not below 50%.

Fail 1 Oct 2016 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tailgate Brake light has non-operational bulbs, but, not below 50%.

Pass 13 Oct 2015 104,098 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 104,076 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 98,842 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 2 Oct 2012 80,646 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 80,646 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 73,085 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 73,085 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,022 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 41,498 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 RVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 RVP, 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 RVP is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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