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FY56 FEO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,076 mi
Last recorded202,076 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY56 FEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 202,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 198,890 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 193,031 miles

Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

Fail 19 Oct 2018 193,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wishbone rear bush splitting

Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,717 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2017 186,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 179,410 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 179,274 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting loose missin (2.4.C.3a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 172,066 miles

front discs worn ,corroding inside

offside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 22 Oct 2014 137,296 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Fail 22 Oct 2014 137,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,361 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Sep 2012 97,573 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 84,303 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Aug 2010 71,296 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,787 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 FEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY56 FEO, 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 FEO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is FY56 FEO safe to buy?

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