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GW55 EXJ

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,846 mi
Last recorded64,846 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW55 EXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,846 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 62,625 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,173 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracks on outter edges

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,339 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 38,815 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 38,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Object hanging from mirror

Pass 25 Jan 2011 30,308 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls scuffed

Pass 25 Jun 2010 30,276 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

stone chip in offside bottom corner of windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2009 27,508 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 26 Jan 2009 24,581 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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GW55 EXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GW55 EXJ, 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 GW55 EXJ registered?

GW55 EXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 10 February 2006.

Is GW55 EXJ safe to buy?

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