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FY06 LGU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,735 mi
Last recorded96,735 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY06 LGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,735 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 91,550 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,817 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 83,123 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,101 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 76,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,530 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 72,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 68,699 miles

Offside Rear tyre split and perished

Pass 12 Mar 2015 65,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 59,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 52,658 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 45,458 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 45,458 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,437 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,001 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 20,208 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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FY06 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY06 LGU, 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

How do I check the history of FY06 LGU?

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What year was FY06 LGU registered?

FY06 LGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 March 2006.

Is FY06 LGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY06 LGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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