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CV56 VSM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,312 mi
Last recorded131,312 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV56 VSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,312 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 131,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 110,639 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 107,983 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 107,983 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 104,663 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 102,619 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 100,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,576 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,045 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 88,826 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 84,222 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,554 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 78,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 67,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 67,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,763 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,246 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 38,707 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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CV56 VSM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV56 VSM, 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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CV56 VSM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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