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HJ56 XAX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

117,559 mi
Last recorded117,559 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 XAX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 117,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread low and punctured

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 May 2018 108,574 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 108,504 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 99,500 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 99,500 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 92,381 miles

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and starting to deteriorate

both headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2016 92,381 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing unevenly and starting to deteriorate

both headlamp plastic lenses are deteriorating

Pass 13 Jun 2015 83,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre wearing worn.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,906 miles

Nearside rear pads look low

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,906 miles

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

Nearside rear pads look low

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,259 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 59,665 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2011 51,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 51,201 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,779 miles

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 XAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 HJ56 XAX, 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 XAX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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