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FG56 XJT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,848 mi
Last recorded120,848 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG56 XJT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 120,848 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 112,341 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 112,340 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 107,298 miles

Both front headlamps lightly discoloured

Both rear tyre treads perished & stepped

Engine Management Light ON!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Signs of oil leak from front of engine

Fail 22 Sep 2017 107,287 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet latch sized (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front headlamps lightly discoloured

Both rear tyre treads perished & stepped

Engine Management Light ON!

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

OSR wheel binding slightly

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner lower arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Signs of oil leak from front of engine

Pass 3 Oct 2016 100,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front plate cracked

rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2015 91,221 miles

Both front doors stiff to open

Both rear tyres stepped

Engine warning light on

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

Front number plate damaged but still can be read from a distance

Nearside Rear road spring corroded

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

Offside floor trim damaged at rear

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 91,221 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front doors stiff to open

Both rear tyres stepped

Engine warning light on

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

Front number plate damaged but still can be read from a distance

Nearside Rear road spring corroded

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside floor trim damaged at rear

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 87,409 miles

2 x chips in screen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

eml on

front plate cracked

o/s/r hand brake lever on caliper not on its stop

Pass 4 Oct 2013 69,832 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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Fail 27 Sep 2013 69,645 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)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

eml on

n/s/r belt not testeed child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2012 58,007 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 33,156 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 27,033 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 XJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XJT, 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 XJT registered?

FG56 XJT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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