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CX56 ZPL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,241 mi
Last recorded135,241 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX56 ZPL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 135,241 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 135,241 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2021 135,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 134,646 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 126,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 126,642 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working HI LEVEL NOT WORKING (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BELOW 1.6MM LOWER ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH PERISHING/CRACKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6MM LOWER ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT AND REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,702 miles

Centre brake light not working

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge and perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 118,671 miles

Front Direction indicators not working when side lights on (1.4.A.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Centre brake light not working

Engine management light on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inside edge and perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,212 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2016 98,321 miles

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 12 Apr 2016 98,317 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 11 Apr 2015 89,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Apr 2014 79,694 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine warning light on

Fail 10 Apr 2014 79,694 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine warning light on

Pass 18 Apr 2013 66,884 miles

oil level low

slight bind nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2011 51,077 miles

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs worn

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor covers fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2011 51,077 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs worn

unable to fully check underside of vehicle due to plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,392 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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CX56 ZPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CX56 ZPL, 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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CX56 ZPL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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