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BV56 LVA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

170,152 mi
Last recorded170,152 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 LVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2020 170,152 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 170,074 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively SF (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 166,114 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 162,068 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced offside & nearside (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 157,885 miles

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

centre brake light disconnected

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 5 Jul 2016 157,828 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,865 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 152,616 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 145,846 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 145,823 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 140,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 133,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 125,747 miles

small cut o/s/f inner tyre wall

Fail 24 Jun 2011 125,458 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 117,808 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,207 miles

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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BV56 LVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BV56 LVA, 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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BV56 LVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 September 2006.

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