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EJ06 FGE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

152,290 mi
Last recorded152,290 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ06 FGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 152,290 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 152,259 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 147,150 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 142,167 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 137,648 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,199 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 124,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

air bag light stays on few minutes and then off

Pass 30 Nov 2019 124,013 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 115,875 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 91,493 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

plastic underguards fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2016 80,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 70,095 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,644 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 55,509 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,620 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 40,388 miles

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

both rear tyres have hairline stress cracks on inner side wall

Pass 7 Apr 2010 32,171 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 24,136 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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EJ06 FGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ06 FGE, 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 EJ06 FGE registered?

EJ06 FGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 May 2006.

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