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FE56 TXW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,733 mi
Last recorded144,733 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 TXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2021 144,733 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 142,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 136,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 131,493 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears,on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush starting to split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush starting to split (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front starting to score (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 131,493 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears,on inner pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush starting to split (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush starting to split (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front starting to score (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 127,188 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 127,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour yellow (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted with wrong direction (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 126,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 126,765 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)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 119,026 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Fail 14 Oct 2014 119,026 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn unevenly

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,393 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,946 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2012 82,754 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,979 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,520 miles

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

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

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 TXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TXW, 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 TXW registered?

FE56 TXW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 October 2006.

Is FE56 TXW safe to buy?

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