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HJ56 HKC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 HKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 94,851 miles

covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2020 93,988 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 89,482 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 89,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 82,482 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 75,249 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops almost broken right through.

bonnet safety catch seized.

Fail 18 Nov 2017 75,167 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at drivers footwell ,near throttle pedal. (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure at nearside front headlamp. (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure at offside front headlamp. (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber bump stops almost broken right through.

bonnet safety catch seized.

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,263 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

Fail 22 Nov 2016 68,206 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/f brake discs heavily corroded inner faces

Pass 17 Nov 2015 60,433 miles

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 60,311 miles

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

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

Engine Covers & Under Trays Fitted

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,706 miles

slight wear on front tyre edges

Fail 4 Nov 2014 52,706 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

slight wear on front tyre edges

Pass 1 May 2014 52,657 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 50,586 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads inner most part worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,063 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,520 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 38,158 miles

n/s & o/s front brake discs pitted slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2009 31,617 miles

n/s rear tyre has a cut on tread

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 HKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HJ56 HKC, 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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HJ56 HKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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