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GF56 JCU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,026 mi
Last recorded166,026 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF56 JCU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 166,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 155,879 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 155,879 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2022 152,545 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 150,627 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Apr 2020 147,351 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 144,268 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 141,548 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 109,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + BOLD FROM INNER EGDE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2017 109,531 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + BOLD FROM INNER EGDE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 93,418 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 93,418 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)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks

Pass 6 Apr 2015 90,199 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 87,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,435 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 57,461 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 57,461 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 48,861 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2010 39,162 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 May 2010 39,162 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 29,697 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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GF56 JCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GF56 JCU, 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 GF56 JCU registered?

GF56 JCU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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