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GL55 STX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,857 mi
Last recorded115,857 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL55 STX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,857 miles

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

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

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor but visable

Fail 14 Jan 2017 115,857 miles

Nearside Front 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor but visable

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,505 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

engine management lamp on

Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

boot stiff to shut

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,050 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges not measurable tread but may soon be through to cords

Pass 11 Jan 2014 62,605 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 4 Jan 2013 55,525 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 55,525 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 49,037 miles

All 4 brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Fail 11 Jan 2012 49,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All 4 brake discs slightly worn

All brake pads apear half worn

Pass 13 Jan 2011 41,509 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 41,385 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,377 miles

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear

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

Near side front outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Rear tyres cracking

Fail 15 Jan 2010 34,377 miles

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

All tyres have inner and outer edge wear

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

Near side front outer CV boot leaking a small amount of grease

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

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2009 27,116 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 STX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GL55 STX, 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 STX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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