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FH55 PLX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

213,031 mi
Last recorded213,031 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH55 PLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 213,031 miles

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

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

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 13 Jan 2021 193,214 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 14 Jan 2020 172,681 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 172,681 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milky (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens milky (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2019 163,099 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 163,081 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 10 Jan 2018 155,254 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 9 Jan 2017 148,849 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 139,221 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 139,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2014 127,905 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 127,905 miles

Engine management light on.

Rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 6 Dec 2013 116,295 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 116,295 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 106,272 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,272 miles

Engine management light on.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The N/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner & outer edge indicating that the pressures have been low

The N/S/R tyre is worn quite badly on the inner edge. This will be getting close to wearing down to the ply & cords.!!

The O/S/F Tyre is worn close to the limit on the inner & outer edges indicating that the pressures have been consistantly low.

The air bag light warning light is illuminated

The O/S/R tyre is worn badly on the inner edge. This is close to wearing through to the ply & cords

Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,942 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

The N/S/F Tyre is worn on the inner & outer edge indicating that the pressures have been low

The N/S/R tyre is worn quite badly on the inner edge. This will be getting close to wearing down to the ply & cords.!!

The O/S/F Tyre is worn close to the limit on the inner & outer edges indicating that the pressures have been consistantly low.

The air bag light warning light is illuminated

The engine Management light is illuminated

The O/S/R tyre is worn badly on the inner edge. This is close to wearing through to the ply & cords

Pass 17 Dec 2010 84,275 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 84,275 miles

Airbag light on.

Engine management light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,332 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,984 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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FH55 PLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FH55 PLX, 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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FH55 PLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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