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HV56 KVH

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,490 mi
Last recorded147,490 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 KVH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 147,490 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES FRONT AND BACK, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,590 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2024 125,003 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2024 125,003 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 108,417 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2021 105,555 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2021 105,555 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 105,157 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 98,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 98,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 89,628 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged and distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 89,628 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged and distorted (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 78,549 miles

Emissions too clean for readings

Pass 8 Jul 2016 70,590 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 70,570 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 66,488 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,890 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre outer wall is scuffed

offside front tyre outer wall is scuffed

Pass 20 Aug 2013 50,931 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 19 Aug 2013 50,931 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)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 43,587 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside handbrake lever on brake calliper not fully returning to stop

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

Fail 24 Aug 2012 43,587 miles

Nearside Outer 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 parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside handbrake lever on brake calliper not fully returning to stop

offside rear tyre slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

Pass 23 Aug 2011 34,292 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 27,947 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 21,078 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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HV56 KVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV56 KVH, 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 HV56 KVH registered?

HV56 KVH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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