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FT06 BKX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,696 mi
Last recorded101,696 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT06 BKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 101,696 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 81,019 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 81,016 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 66,505 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 65,486 miles

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2019 62,458 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,768 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,351 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring holder arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring holder arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 57,351 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged valve perished and split (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge of tread

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring holder arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn bald inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement spring holder arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 54,069 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 54,068 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wiper blades split

Pass 20 May 2015 51,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 44,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,220 miles

o/s/r tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 10 Jun 2011 31,203 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 23,795 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 23,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 19,755 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 19,755 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

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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FT06 BKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FT06 BKX, 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 FT06 BKX registered?

FT06 BKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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