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VE56 FGN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,683 mi
Last recorded133,683 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 FGN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 133,683 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 124,173 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 124,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 118,164 miles

Nearside Rear nsr light lens is damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,489 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 111,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Nov 2015 111,457 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper trim (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,880 miles

both front tyres worn to 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,647 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 89,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 81,236 miles

Front brake disks in poor condition.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 76,512 miles

front brake pads appear wearing

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,907 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 60,269 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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VE56 FGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VE56 FGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE56 FGN?

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What year was VE56 FGN registered?

VE56 FGN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 December 2006.

Is VE56 FGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE56 FGN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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