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GJ56 WDG

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,461 mi
Last recorded103,461 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 WDG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 103,461 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 103,460 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 95,075 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2020 95,075 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2019 72,330 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,306 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inner edge of tread

Fail 17 Apr 2018 55,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 44,121 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 42,448 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 39,720 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 37,458 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 34,453 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 28,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 28,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 24,994 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 513,491 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 21,229 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 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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GJ56 WDG is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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