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FG56 HVJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,669 mi
Last recorded120,669 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 HVJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 120,669 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2026 120,560 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 101,014 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2023 101,013 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

headlights deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2021 95,068 miles

Front Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2021 95,067 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded pair (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 89,833 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 89,831 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre low on pressure,on legal limit and starting to split on inner sidewall

offside front tyre close to legal limit and low on pressure

Pass 30 Dec 2019 86,991 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim buckled inner side.

Fail 30 Dec 2019 86,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet catch needed lubricating to shut

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Wheel rim buckled inner side.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 77,384 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 72,725 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2017 72,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2016 67,052 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 57,339 miles

rear seat belt not tested child seats fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 48,078 miles

ADVISE front wipers smearing slightly

ADVISE n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Jul 2014 47,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 39,514 miles

ADVISE rear tyres cracking/weathered between tread blocks

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 39,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE rear tyres cracking/weathered between tread blocks

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 33,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 27,840 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,482 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 17,680 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 17,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG56 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?

FG56 HVJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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