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DE06 FTA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,400 mi
Last recorded132,400 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE06 FTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 132,400 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,669 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 118,270 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 3 Mar 2016 112,136 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 104,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 95,195 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 85,702 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 2 Jul 2013 85,702 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,762 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 73,761 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 64,502 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 55,424 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 42,618 miles

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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DE06 FTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE06 FTA, 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 DE06 FTA registered?

DE06 FTA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is DE06 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE06 FTA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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