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GJ56 UES

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,387 mi
Last recorded128,387 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 UES
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 May 2023 128,387 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside power steering pipe not supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear hatch not opening

Pass 9 Jun 2022 119,202 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 114,226 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 112,484 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 109,915 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,915 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 109,915 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,778 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,462 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 92,908 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2015 84,857 miles

rear child seats fitted

under body trays fitted

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 2 Nov 2015 84,857 miles

Rear number plate cracked

rear child seats fitted

under body trays fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 78,630 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 78,630 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 70,365 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 60,785 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 51,966 miles

Front discs starting to corrode on inner surface's.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 45,357 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 33,402 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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 UES is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UES, 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 UES registered?

GJ56 UES is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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