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GF06 EFW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

161,392 mi
Last recorded161,392 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF06 EFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 161,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 161,334 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023
Pass 19 May 2022
Pass 11 Apr 2021 116,977 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 104,726 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 99,587 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,451 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test device mount now on passenger seat ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,868 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

item moved from drivers view of the road before testing

Fail 15 Mar 2016 85,868 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)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

item moved from drivers view of the road before testing

Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,956 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,703 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,851 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Apr 2012 64,325 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 55,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 45,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,714 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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GF06 EFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey 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 GF06 EFW, 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 GF06 EFW registered?

GF06 EFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 April 2006.

Is GF06 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF06 EFW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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