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FG56 FVW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 FVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 115,782 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 115,782 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 113,756 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 111,601 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear console bushes weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 108,358 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 105,435 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

stone chip

Pass 15 Sep 2020 98,615 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,613 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 94,339 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,627 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Blocking on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 89,227 miles

both rear tyres starting to block on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2016 88,607 miles

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2016 88,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 18 Sep 2015 84,832 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 27 Sep 2014 79,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

four centre caps

Pass 30 Sep 2013 73,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see all pads clearly

Pass 24 Sep 2012 65,554 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,693 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 47,201 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 34,526 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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FG56 FVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FG56 FVW, 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 FG56 FVW registered?

FG56 FVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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