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SP06 MFO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,206 mi
Last recorded125,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 MFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 125,206 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 124,618 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush fwd bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split from bonding (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 21 Dec 2015 114,115 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 114,113 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush foremost (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 101,744 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorbers have in secure dust covers

general underside of car dirty, difficult to fully assess

undertray in secure

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,687 miles

unable to fully asses brake pipes as coated in grease

Fail 18 Dec 2013 86,686 miles

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

unable to fully asses brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,599 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 53,763 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 27,304 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 27,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 18,332 miles

nearside front tyre tread is damaged and tread is close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

Fail 12 Mar 2009 18,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside front tyre tread is damaged and tread is close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre has nails in tread

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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SP06 MFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SP06 MFO, 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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SP06 MFO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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