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CT55 JFA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,874 mi
Last recorded145,874 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 145,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 145,788 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

mot test carried out in wet conditions

Pass 29 Apr 2019 136,821 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 136,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 127,008 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 115,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2017 115,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2016 108,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2016 108,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced faded (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,717 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Pass 8 May 2014 99,557 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 99,557 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 79,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 79,481 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 24 Mar 2012 27,567 miles

Both front wishbone, rear bushes split (not resulting in excessive movement).

Fail 23 Mar 2012 72,567 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wishbone, rear bushes split (not resulting in excessive movement).

Pass 27 Jan 2011 58,646 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 46,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 46,304 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 36,414 miles

Both rear tyres worn on both edges.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 35,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CT55 JFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CT55 JFA, 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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CT55 JFA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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