MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,500 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Body component likely to become detached bonnet doesn't shut (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
eml light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing detached (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
o/s side repeater lens damaged but no sharp edges
unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims/under guards
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
hand brake travel long
n/s rear brake caliper handbrake lever stuck forward
o/s rear brake caliper hand brake lever not fully returning to stop
o/s side repeater lens damaged but no sharp edges
unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims/under guards
unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
inner edge slightly worn on o/s front tyre
o/s and n/s rear caliper handbrake pivots not fully returning to stops
unable to fully inspect brake pipes and other components due to large plastic trims
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Jetta?
Based on 438,127 MOT tests across 37,562 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EX56 CWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black 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 EX56 CWL, 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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What year was EX56 CWL registered?
EX56 CWL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 September 2006.
Is EX56 CWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX56 CWL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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