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GP06 EGU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

217,289 mi
Last recorded217,289 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP06 EGU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 217,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

parking brake notchy on operation

spare wheel fitted to o/s/f

Fail 6 Nov 2019 217,115 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

parking brake notchy on operation

Pass 18 Oct 2018 201,916 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 201,906 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 194,928 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 185,765 miles

Engine oil level on min

Pass 21 May 2015 174,800 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake master cap broken,n/s sill corroded,o/s dented,slight brake binding o/s rear.

Pass 20 May 2014 164,688 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2014 164,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 134,340 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 17 May 2012 103,162 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 64,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

windscreen cracked outside swept area and not in the line of drivers vision.

Pass 9 May 2011 64,447 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area and not in the line of drivers vision.

Pass 18 May 2010 44,480 miles

T.c light on dashboard

rear tyres perished

small chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2009 30,972 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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GP06 EGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GP06 EGU, 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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GP06 EGU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 May 2006.

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