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NU56 FBJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,094 mi
Last recorded169,094 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 FBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 169,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion build up on front suspension

corrosion build up on rear subframe

different size tyres on front and rear

Pass 28 Jul 2017 162,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 136,088 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,652 miles

Nearside side repeater lens cracked

both front tyres wearing off on inner shoulders

offside wiper blade starting to split

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2014 121,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing off on inner shoulders

nearside side repeater lens cracked

nearside wiper blade split

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm bush

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2013 114,398 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm bushes

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2012 106,989 miles

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2011 100,379 miles

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2011 100,370 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

small stone chip zone 'B' windscreen

Fail 9 Sep 2010 94,058 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers side front brake pads appear low

nearside front indicator flashing slightly white

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes when tested on roller brake tester

Pass 9 Sep 2010 94,058 miles

drivers side front brake pads appear low

nearside front indicator flashing slightly white

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight imbalance on front brakes when tested on roller brake tester

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,921 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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NU56 FBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NU56 FBJ, 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 NU56 FBJ registered?

NU56 FBJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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The MOT history for NU56 FBJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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