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FP06 VMJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,412 mi
Last recorded177,412 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 177,412 miles

Eml light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 177,412 miles

coil spring broken Nsf (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 172,284 miles

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

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 14 Nov 2014 164,609 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 164,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 153,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 153,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s/r tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 1 Dec 2012 140,465 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 121,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 106,546 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 76,067 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 VMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP06 VMJ registered?

FP06 VMJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 May 2006.

Is FP06 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP06 VMJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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