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GJ56 VUU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ56 VUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 77,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished.

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 25 Oct 2016 66,398 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2016 66,396 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 60,828 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 60,828 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc outer (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 51,176 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,647 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 41,108 miles

both front tyres deteriating

Fail 15 Oct 2012 41,108 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres deteriating

Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,009 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 31,595 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 24,457 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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GJ56 VUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GJ56 VUU, 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 GJ56 VUU registered?

GJ56 VUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is GJ56 VUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GJ56 VUU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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