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KM56 KXV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,526 mi
Last recorded166,526 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 KXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 166,526 miles

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

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

Vehicle undertray covered in oil

nsr tyre rubber deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2022 156,027 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover slightly damaged

Vehicle undertray covered in oil/possible leak

Pass 22 Nov 2021 145,543 miles

front link boots deteriated-headlamp lens deteriuated-

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,342 miles

both front tyres edges worn low

Pass 20 Nov 2019 128,724 miles

front pads wearing low-n/s/f/ link boot deteriorated-

Pass 17 Nov 2018 121,714 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 121,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Metered value1.78. Plate limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 3mm. 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear imbalance 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 112,225 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 111,786 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 100,073 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,560 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 90,560 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,960 miles

handbrake slow to operate on offside rear

offside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner edge of tread

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 24 Oct 2014 83,957 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn beyond legal limit on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,416 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 75,414 miles

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,883 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 65,856 miles

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

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

offside front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Nov 2011 55,821 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 55,819 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,386 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 34,692 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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KM56 KXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KM56 KXV, 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 KM56 KXV registered?

KM56 KXV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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