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NH55 GJU

2006 Volkswagen Beetle

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Beetle67,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 GJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 124,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 124,710 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 117,800 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 116,938 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 116,938 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 112,013 miles

steel wheel fitted to n/s front , rest of wheels alloys

Fail 15 Oct 2020 112,009 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steel wheel fitted to n/s front , rest of wheels alloys

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,293 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 102,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted

Pass 2 May 2018 92,303 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 2 May 2018 92,302 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 10 May 2017 85,727 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 85,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 80,138 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 76,510 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 9 Jan 2014 67,152 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 67,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 58,864 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 23 Jan 2012 51,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 51,047 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 41,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 41,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,065 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 19,249 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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NH55 GJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NH55 GJU, 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 NH55 GJU registered?

NH55 GJU is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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