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MJ06 FGZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,959 mi
Last recorded90,959 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 FGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 90,959 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Under-sealed.

Pass 1 Jun 2021 80,872 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 80,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 79,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread close to limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure blade split (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,404 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 75,400 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flex corroded and broken (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 73,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

nsr tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Fail 31 Oct 2014 73,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front wipers smearing

nsr tyre bald on inner edge close to cords

Pass 29 Oct 2013 71,987 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 68,601 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 63,878 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,519 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 34,000 miles

both rear tyre tread depths between 2-3mm

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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MJ06 FGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MJ06 FGZ, 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 MJ06 FGZ registered?

MJ06 FGZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ06 FGZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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