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VN06 FZO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,072 mi
Last recorded120,072 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 FZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,072 miles

intermitting fault with air bag light

Pass 1 Feb 2019 111,058 miles

Rear n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner tread & getting close to legal limit

Fail 1 Feb 2019 111,057 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear n/s & o/s rear tyres wearing inner tread & getting close to legal limit

Pass 6 Feb 2018 102,280 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 102,278 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 86,434 miles

under trays covering under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Oct 2016 85,420 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 12 Jun 2014 70,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray insecure

front brake pads getting low on insides

Pass 12 Jun 2013 62,411 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 54,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2012 54,987 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 46,713 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 26 Mar 2010 37,723 miles

advise( rear discs beginning to wear thin)

advise( rear tyres on 3mm )

advise( slight play at n,s,f wishbone front bush)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 37,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise( rear discs beginning to wear thin)

advise( rear tyres on 3mm )

advise( slight play at n,s,f wishbone front bush)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 28,096 miles

ADVISE ( rear tyre treads beginning to crack & perish)

advise (front pads wearing low 80% worn)

Fail 1 Apr 2009 28,096 miles

ADVISE ( rear tyre treads beginning to crack & perish)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise (front pads wearing low 80% worn)

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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VN06 FZO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN06 FZO, 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 VN06 FZO registered?

VN06 FZO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 May 2006.

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The MOT history for VN06 FZO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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