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GL55 NTE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,668 mi
Last recorded150,668 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 NTE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 150,668 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))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 138,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

plastic covers fitted in engine bay obscuring components

plastic undertrays fitted on underside obscuring components

Fail 27 Apr 2018 138,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater not working on mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

plastic covers fitted in engine bay obscuring components

plastic undertrays fitted on underside obscuring components

Pass 28 Mar 2017 127,143 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked, and going black inside lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear both tyres, age cracking in tread

exhaust centre clamp almost corroded through

hydraulic bonnet stay very weak

Fail 28 Mar 2017 127,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

hydraulic bonnet stay very weak

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked, and going black inside lens (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective seized (1.7.2)

Rear both bump stops perished

Rear both tyres, age cracking in tread

exhaust centre clamp almost corroded through

Pass 29 Mar 2016 113,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres inner edges worn

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 1 Apr 2015 100,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,842 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,067 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 68,486 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,735 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 46,203 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 30,848 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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GL55 NTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GL55 NTE, 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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GL55 NTE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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