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KJ56 MJJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,440 mi
Last recorded148,440 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ56 MJJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 144,831 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 139,304 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 128,538 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust heatshields slightly loose rear

Pass 2 Mar 2020 125,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2020 125,226 miles

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 117,457 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive can't see full extent of leak due to undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 108,983 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2017 99,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

osr tyre cracking

Pass 20 Feb 2016 91,684 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 84,251 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,821 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 75,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 62,006 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 51,525 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 42,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2009 32,202 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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KJ56 MJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 KJ56 MJJ, 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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KJ56 MJJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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