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KB55 EKG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,081 mi
Last recorded159,081 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB55 EKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 159,081 miles

Boot not always latching

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Fail 8 Jan 2024 159,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Boot not always latching

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing out of shape inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2023 149,829 miles

Boot not always latching

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine N/S and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 149,815 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Boot not always latching

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Upper engine N/S and Rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 137,590 miles

Rear boot lock not always working

Fail 14 Jan 2022 137,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear boot lock not always working

Pass 25 Jan 2021 125,280 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive O/S gearbox/ driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn very close to limit inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 114,476 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 114,476 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 91,404 miles

Central Rear Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Rear top of engine visible from underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake disc's lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn lower than rest of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 66,233 miles

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

Oil leak misting of oil to rear engine block ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 48,931 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 46,699 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 41,821 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 37,517 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,954 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 24,794 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 20,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 16,554 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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KB55 EKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KB55 EKG, 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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KB55 EKG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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