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FN56 HPO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,532 mi
Last recorded186,532 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN56 HPO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 186,532 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 185,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 174,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 168,836 miles

Coolant leak onto gearbox ()

Fail 22 Jun 2022 162,836 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))

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

Coolant leak onto gearbox ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 152,942 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 147,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 137,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing low and sidewalls perished/cracked

centre stop lamp not working

nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

rear inner brake pads not visible

Fail 20 Aug 2019 137,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres wearing low and sidewalls perished/cracked

centre stop lamp not working

nearside side repeater lamp lens missing

rear inner brake pads not visible

Pass 16 Aug 2018 122,932 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 122,932 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,528 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 108,528 miles

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)

Offside 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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 93,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 79,860 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,376 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,787 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 58,787 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 51,368 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 19 Aug 2011 42,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 42,836 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 31,685 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 24,232 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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FN56 HPO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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