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KN56 ELC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,801 mi
Last recorded167,801 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 ELC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 167,801 miles

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

Coil spring corroded o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 157,560 miles

Coil spring worn n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 153,604 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 153,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged bald around inner edge, splitting and breaking through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald around inner edge cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2018 148,123 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear. Full inspection not carried out.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.Metal object in tread.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner section of tread. Metal object in tread.

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread section.

Rear inner brake pads not seen.

Pass 1 Aug 2017 140,528 miles

play in front wishbone bushes both sides

Fail 1 Aug 2017 140,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

osr tyre deflated

play in front wishbone bushes both sides

Pass 25 Jul 2016 131,217 miles

rear inner lamp clusters deteriorated

50% wear on front pads . front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre swapped for spare tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2016 131,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tracking needed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

50% wear on front pads . front brake discs worn

Pass 26 May 2015 118,313 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 118,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside front inner arch insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2014 102,504 miles

Front brake discs badly worn.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 102,280 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake discs badly worn.

N/S/Rear tyre badly worn on the inner sidewall and has a nail in the outer sidewall.

Pass 3 May 2013 91,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads 6-7mm and front discs worn

Fail 1 May 2013 91,156 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads 6-7mm and front discs worn

Pass 6 Apr 2012 73,317 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 73,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,887 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 47,098 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 47,088 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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KN56 ELC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN56 ELC, 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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KN56 ELC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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