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FP56 XAC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

135,259 mi
Last recorded135,259 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP56 XAC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 135,259 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 129,621 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s washer jet aim poor

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 129,621 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

N/s washer jet aim poor

N/s/r tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 124,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

O/s washer jet just provides sufficient washer liquid

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,156 miles

N/s/r wheel has slight restriction to free movement

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

O/s/f tyre is worn on both edges

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 113,019 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Fail 19 Nov 2021 113,019 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2020 108,980 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 104,848 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 97,870 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated and have slight play

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Nov 2018 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated and have slight play

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Coolant level low, signs of leak from water pump area

N/s/r tyre is out of shape but not excessively

N/s/r tyre is worn exactly to the legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,699 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are slightly deteriorated and have slight play

Front brake pads and discs are worn

Front registration plate is slightly deteriorated

N/s/f ARB link ball joint boots are deteriorated but not split

N/s/f outer c.v boots is deteriorated and is slightly leaking grease from inner clip area, still prevents the ingress of dirt, only just met requirements

N/s/r tyre is worn very close to legal limit

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear brake pads are worn very close to legal limit

Small sign of a coolant leak, reservoir is near minimum

Pass 9 Nov 2016 83,217 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Front brake discs and pads are worn

Rear brake discs are worn

Rear brake pads are worn close to legal limit

Pass 20 Nov 2015 76,690 miles

Both front lower arm suspension bushes deteriorated with slight play

Both front tires worn on inner edge

N/s/r tyre puncture

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,102 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2014 68,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 60,164 miles

n/s/f tyre is out of shape

o/s/f tyre is out of shape

Fail 7 Nov 2013 60,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre is out of shape

o/s/f tyre is out of shape

Pass 27 Nov 2012 53,708 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 53,708 miles

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

O/s/r tyre badly out of shape

Pass 25 Nov 2011 45,267 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,077 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 27,821 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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FP56 XAC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XAC, 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 XAC registered?

FP56 XAC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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