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HG56 VTX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

83,679 mi
Last recorded83,679 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 VTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 83,679 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,165 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 75,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 74,659 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 73,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,552 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread lifting

Offside Rear tyre tread lifting

Pass 3 Dec 2019 70,425 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,272 miles

TAPE OVER EMISSIONS LEVEL

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,319 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% MIRROR (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 59,319 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 53,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 49,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2014 49,095 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2013 43,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 38,955 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 34,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 34,092 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 29,422 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,485 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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HG56 VTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 HG56 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HG56 VTX registered?

HG56 VTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 December 2006.

Is HG56 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG56 VTX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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