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OE55 WGJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,010 mi
Last recorded130,010 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 WGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 130,010 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 129,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack In Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 126,420 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Undertray not fully secure under tray fitted no check to be done (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Jul 2021 118,125 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 114,883 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 103,679 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,456 miles

engine/under covers

Pass 4 Mar 2017 79,149 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 67,197 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 60,501 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 53,316 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 46,897 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 46,897 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,155 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 32,459 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 26,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,781 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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OE55 WGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OE55 WGJ, 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 OE55 WGJ registered?

OE55 WGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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