MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,461 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge of tread
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/R16 94W XL (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge of tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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GJ56 WDG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 WDG, 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 WDG registered?
GJ56 WDG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.
Is GJ56 WDG safe to buy?
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