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RF56 OET

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,962 mi
Last recorded150,962 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 OET
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 150,962 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 150,962 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 143,860 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Fail 21 Mar 2022 143,859 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 11 Mar 2021 136,196 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion on suspension components

Pass 20 Mar 2020 129,292 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Fail 20 Mar 2020 129,291 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,999 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 100,218 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,449 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 91,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,307 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,191 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 73,191 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 64,497 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 54,485 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 54,485 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 42,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 30,023 miles

all tyre pressures low.

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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RF56 OET is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RF56 OET, 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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RF56 OET is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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