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FP06 VLX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,212 mi
Last recorded188,212 miles
Recorded on23 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP06 VLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2020 188,212 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp a little dim

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Fail 23 May 2020 188,212 miles

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

Offside Front headlamp a little dim

Offside Rear handbrake weak

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 182,014 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 182,012 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 165,244 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 159,619 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 159,619 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 150,215 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step

Fail 9 May 2016 150,155 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to step

Pass 11 May 2015 143,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

nail in n/s/rear tyre.

unable to check wheel nuts due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 11 May 2014 135,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2013 126,039 miles

Advise N/S/R tyre wearing out of shape

Advise wipers slightly smeary

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 114,078 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2011 91,082 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 64,445 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2010 64,445 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,871 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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FP06 VLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FP06 VLX, 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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FP06 VLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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