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FP56 EVK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

225,132 mi
Last recorded225,132 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 EVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 225,132 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working ***ns/os***[wiper blades not tested!]*** (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault ***air bag fault[dash display]*** (7.1.6 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect ***limited damping effect*** (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 209,304 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 209,304 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 192,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rust on o/s sill

Fail 6 Feb 2017 192,468 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rust on o/s sill

Pass 8 Feb 2016 177,294 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 160,595 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 143,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 143,461 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,519 miles

E.M.L,air bag and brake warning lamps are illuminated on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2013 124,505 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

E.M.L,air bag and brake warning lamps are illuminated on instrument panel

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs are worn/lipped and corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 105,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Managment light on dash indicating a fault with injection system

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 93,597 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)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 93,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 71,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,683 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 53,683 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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FP56 EVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FP56 EVK, 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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What year was FP56 EVK registered?

FP56 EVK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2006.

Is FP56 EVK safe to buy?

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