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KM56 YSA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

163,209 mi
Last recorded163,209 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM56 YSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 163,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 140,694 miles

Brake Pad Warning Light is Illuminated

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring Mis-aligned

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 140,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill, Marked in Yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake Pad Warning Light is Illuminated

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

Nearside Front Coil Spring Mis-aligned

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bushes, Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 130,587 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 130,553 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides bold on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Aug 2024 130,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 115,974 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 113,541 miles

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

clutch pedal sticking

Pass 20 Jul 2021 111,024 miles

clutch pedal slow to return

front tyres wearing on outer edges, and cracking

pads all round sliders dry, advised strip and clean

Fail 20 Jul 2021 111,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect hazed across lens (4.1.2 (c))

clutch pedal slow to return

front tyres wearing on outer edges, and cracking

pads all round sliders dry, advised strip and clean

Pass 3 Aug 2020 109,140 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside headlamp lens cloudy

Pass 15 May 2019 105,740 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 105,740 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 100,495 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 95,615 miles

Engine covers and undertrays

Offside Rear Brake slight bind while rotated by hand

Pass 10 May 2016 89,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

Fail 10 May 2016 89,674 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2015 84,212 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 81,008 miles

Cambelt due at 80,000.

Nearside front tyre starting to wear towards minimum markers.

Offside front tyre perishing between tread.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 69,945 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,356 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 50,897 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,854 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 26,455 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 YSA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YSA, 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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KM56 YSA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 November 2006.

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