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FE56 EYT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

203,079 mi
Last recorded203,079 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 EYT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 203,079 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 203,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 195,494 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Oct 2022 195,492 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2021 186,475 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 186,475 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 176,223 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 176,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 166,980 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 166,980 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 155,231 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2018 155,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,075 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 143,980 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 133,947 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 124,874 miles

child seat fitted to offside rear

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2014 116,419 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 104,714 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 104,714 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 94,647 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 94,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 86,725 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 86,725 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,163 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 70,491 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

minor chips to front windscreen not more than 10mm in zone a and zone b

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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FE56 EYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FE56 EYT, 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 FE56 EYT registered?

FE56 EYT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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