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HJ56 HEU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,325 mi
Last recorded110,325 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 110,325 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 108,865 miles

Body damage to N/S Front and rear door -- sharp edges covered with tape

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating -- beam patterns poor

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front and rear brake discs pitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

OBD codes stored -- Mil light on

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,052 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and both front coil springs corroding. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level on Min

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S inner bushes perishing slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front N/S & O/S Tyres wearing slightly on edges

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

Nearside Outer sill damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S mount bushes deteriorating slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone-chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 104,192 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/& O/S suspension arm bushes perishing slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both -- deteriorating slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S bushes deteriorating slightly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 102,827 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating -- beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S sill damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Wipers smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2019 99,640 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating, beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perishing -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone-chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 99,640 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating, beam patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))

N/S outer sill damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and perishing -- RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone-chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,419 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorating

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges -- O/S/R tyre wearing unevenly

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And discs wearing --RECOMMEND ATTENTION (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

N/S outer sill damaged

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges and perishing

Small stone-chips in windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,134 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low, discs corroding and wearing

Headlamp lenses deteriorating -- beam patterns poor

High level brake lamp not working

N/S sill damaged

O/S/F tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Aug 2016 82,688 miles

front brake pads getting low/discs worn

signs of oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2015 72,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 64,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Pads Getting Low--Discs Worn & Corroding

Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly

Front Tyres Getting Close To Wear Indicatores

Rear Brake Discs Scored & Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 64,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake Pads Getting Low--Discs Worn & Corroding

Front Lower Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Perishing Slightly

Front Tyres Getting Close To Wear Indicatores

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Brake Discs Scored & Corroding

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2013 58,670 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 53,076 miles

Advise O/S/R tyre cracked and perishing

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 45,862 miles

Advise rear tyres cracked and perishing

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 38,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 30,883 miles

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

rear tyre treads perishing.

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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HJ56 HEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 HJ56 HEU, 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 HJ56 HEU registered?

HJ56 HEU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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