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BK06 FXF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,547 mi
Last recorded168,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK06 FXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 168,547 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both nearside and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 162,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 154,515 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 154,509 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 145,606 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 145,606 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2016 134,751 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 134,751 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 126,906 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,174 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 107,765 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 107,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 99,474 miles

ADVICE BOTH WIPERS STARTED TO PERISH.

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 99,474 miles

ADVICE BOTH WIPERS STARTED TO PERISH.

ADVICE NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER EDGES STARTED TO WEAR.

Pass 19 Mar 2011 89,390 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 89,390 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2010 77,566 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 57,302 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?

Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.

76.7%
Pass Rate
7,762
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
37,562
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,560
coil spring broken 4,403
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,922
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,404
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,196
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BK06 FXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Jetta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 89,916 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 Jetta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,560 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK06 FXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Jetta typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Jetta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BK06 FXF registered?

BK06 FXF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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