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BX56 DMU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

207,001 mi
Last recorded207,001 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX56 DMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 207,001 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Sills corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 x front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 196,575 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rears inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 186,819 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 178,589 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 178,586 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 172,237 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 168,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface rust on brake discs

Fail 31 Mar 2021 168,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight surface rust on brake discs

Pass 20 Dec 2019 163,569 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 163,250 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 147,427 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 147,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 131,255 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 131,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 114,589 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 114,589 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,376 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,831 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 61,730 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 59,106 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 59,106 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,418 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2010 44,612 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Aug 2009 35,923 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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BX56 DMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BX56 DMU, 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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BX56 DMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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