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FY56 EEH

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

103,908 mi
Last recorded103,908 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 EEH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,908 miles

Both rear lower arm spring carriers and straight arm bushes deteriorated, but no movement.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 103,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower arm spring carriers and straight arm bushes deteriorated, but no movement.

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 99,192 miles

Both rear lower arm spring carriers and straight arm bushes deteriorated, but no movement.

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 94,329 miles

Both rear lower arm spring carriers bushes slightly deteriorated, but no movement.

Both rear lower straight arm bushes slightly deteriorated, but no movement.

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side repeater lens broken.

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 89,859 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly damaged.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom straight arms both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier bushes worn both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 89,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Handbrake has a travel.

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly damaged.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted not allowing full inspection. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bottom straight arms both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Spring carrier bushes worn both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 85,236 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Nearside Rear tyre perishing heavily in tread but not showing cords

Offside side repeater slightly damaged

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

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

bpth front tyres perishing in tread

handbrake travel

Fail 1 Feb 2021 85,231 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

handbrake travel

screw in nearside rear tyre

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle covering testable items

Nearside Front wheel bearing not properly tested due to binding brake

Nearside Rear tyre perishing heavily in tread but not showing cords

Offside side repeater slightly damaged

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

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

bpth front tyres perishing in tread

Pass 17 Feb 2020 81,217 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

hazard switch pushed in dash

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 74,299 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 74,299 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear sill slight corrosion

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 67,458 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,920 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 59,353 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 59,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 54,295 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 49,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 45,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,982 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 37,744 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 30,541 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2009 24,041 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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FY56 EEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FY56 EEH, 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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FY56 EEH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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