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G20 JFW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

148,794 mi
Last recorded148,794 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG20 JFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 148,794 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 139,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 139,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 133,288 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 121,534 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 7 Sep 2019 121,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 117,391 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s headlamp advise buffing ?

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 26 Jan 2018 110,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 110,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 97,460 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 92,283 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 82,276 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 72,505 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,218 miles

offside rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 3 Nov 2010 46,440 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 35,649 miles

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)

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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G20 JFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 G20 JFW, 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 G20 JFW registered?

G20 JFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 November 2006.

Is G20 JFW safe to buy?

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