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LJ56 FWP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,684 mi
Last recorded159,684 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ56 FWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 159,684 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2019 149,785 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 138,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

front console bushes cracking slightly

o/s/ hand brake cable corroding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 10 May 2018 138,920 miles

Offside 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 Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/r inner (3.5.1g)

front console bushes cracking slightly

o/s/ hand brake cable corroding

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2017 128,249 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2016 117,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 107,060 miles

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

front consoule bushes cracking slighly

Pass 9 May 2014 95,418 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 94,607 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2013 83,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 73,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 63,584 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 54,078 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 43,894 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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LJ56 FWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LJ56 FWP, 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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LJ56 FWP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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