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FN56 GJE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,030 mi
Last recorded225,030 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 GJE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 225,030 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

has a noisy fly wheel

Pass 15 Dec 2016 210,910 miles

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Engine oil level on minimum

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 7 Dec 2016 210,441 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

Engine oil level on minimum

Item(s) removed from driver's view of the road

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate excessively corroded

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 17 Dec 2015 191,741 miles

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Engine cover fitted preventing examination of some componants

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted - nearside rear and offside rear

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Fail 5 Dec 2015 191,157 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Both headlamp lenses going opaque

Emissions not tested

Engine cover fitted preventing examination of some componants

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

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

Seat belt(s) not tested - child seat(s) fitted - nearside rear and offside rear

Under trays fitted preventing examination of some componants

Pass 6 Dec 2014 164,106 miles

brake pad wear warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2014 164,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pad wear warning light on

Pass 24 Oct 2013 135,998 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)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2013 135,998 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

screw in n/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 108,224 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2012 108,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front 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 Sep 2011 81,808 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 65,012 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FN56 GJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FN56 GJE, 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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FN56 GJE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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