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RJ56 FEK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

132,600 mi
Last recorded132,600 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ56 FEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 132,600 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Nov 2022 132,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2021 122,631 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 122,631 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 112,935 miles

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

Offside Front strut top mount slight rough movement

Pass 5 Nov 2019 103,042 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,006 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn slightly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake cable outer casing split

Pass 1 Nov 2017 84,126 miles

under trays and engine cover fitted.

Fail 1 Nov 2017 84,125 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking calliper leaking from handbrake mech seal. (3.6.A.1)

under trays and engine cover fitted.

Pass 19 Oct 2016 76,364 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 76,334 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,406 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,603 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,882 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 44,074 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 37,174 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 32,259 miles

n/s door mirror has been damaged

unable to chech o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2009 32,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s door mirror has been damaged

unable to chech o/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

unable to check n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

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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RJ56 FEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 RJ56 FEK, 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 RJ56 FEK registered?

RJ56 FEK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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