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GN55 VWG

2006 Caterham Super 7

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

25,991 mi
Last recorded25,991 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Caterham Super 713,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 VWG
MakeCaterham
ModelSuper 7
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 25,991 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 25,530 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 24,691 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 23,183 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 21,635 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 20,078 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 18,594 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 18,594 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 17,512 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 15,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 15,607 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016
Pass 18 Feb 2015 14,478 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 13,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,135 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 9,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 7,559 miles

How Reliable is the Caterham Super 7?

Based on 10,821 MOT tests across 781 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
781
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 140
Steering rack gaiter split 93
fog lamp not working 85
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 79
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 62
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GN55 VWG is a 2006 Caterham Super 7 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2006 Caterham Super 7 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.1% with a typical mileage of 13,647 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 Caterham Super 7 fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 140 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GN55 VWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Super 7 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 20 years old, this Caterham Super 7 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GN55 VWG registered?

GN55 VWG is a 2006 Caterham Super 7, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is GN55 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN55 VWG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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