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EA56 ZLZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

82,885 mi
Last recorded82,885 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA56 ZLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 82,885 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 72,923 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wiper blades smearing - still cleaning effectively

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 69,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2021 66,632 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2021 66,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect pads (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 64,291 miles

temp repair made to n/s cv gaiter

Fail 13 Nov 2020 64,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 59,365 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 51,000 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,631 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,731 miles

Advise nearside and offside front tyres wearing very slightly inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2015 40,731 miles

Advise nearside and offside front tyres wearing very slightly inner edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,606 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 39,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly scored/corroded.

headlamp aim was too low, and too far to the left, now adjusted to correct aim.

o/s/r tyre has severe cracking on inner and outer shoulders, and in tread, n/s/r tyre has severe cracking on outer shoulder, and in tread.

service brake fluid resevoir cap was loose.

Pass 2 Oct 2013 38,177 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,177 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,327 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,793 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,666 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 239,787 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 239,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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EA56 ZLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 EA56 ZLZ, 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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EA56 ZLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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