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FA06 AEO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,236 mi
Last recorded163,236 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA06 AEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,236 miles

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 153,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 153,415 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 142,205 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 May 2019 142,205 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 133,226 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 133,226 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 122,825 miles

Rear rear brake pads getting low

Pass 31 May 2016 110,694 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,553 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 85,668 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 72,294 miles

rear discs worn (lip)

Pass 23 May 2012 58,266 miles

front brake pads wearing close to disc lip,rear tyres wearing low on tread,nsf tyre cut in places and slight bulge in wall

Fail 23 May 2012 58,266 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads wearing close to disc lip,rear tyres wearing low on tread,nsf tyre cut in places and slight bulge in wall

Pass 9 Sep 2010 37,984 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,406 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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FA06 AEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA06 AEO, 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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FA06 AEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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