2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0L Diesel · FD56 LMV
2006 Volkswagen Jetta (2.0L, diesel). First registered 21 Dec 2006. Recorded mileage 162,784 miles. MOT expired on 29 Dec 2023.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN JETTA
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Dec 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,784 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD56 LMV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2022
- 162,784 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (42 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD56 LMV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2006 Volkswagen Jetta (FD56 LMV) between December 2021 and December 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (42 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 58 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Further dismantling required in order to ascertain cause (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FD56 LMV Mileage History
- 03/12/2021157,377 mi
- 03/12/2021157,377 mi
- 05/12/2022162,632 mi+5,255 mi
- 20/12/2022162,784 mi+152 mi
Average of roughly 5,167 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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