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KN56 LWS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,079 mi
Last recorded146,079 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 146,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 125,005 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2018 125,005 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 103,507 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 103,507 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 93,998 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 81,840 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 81,840 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 70,686 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 59,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2011 47,816 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 47,816 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 37,530 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Nov 2009 25,840 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 LWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LWS, 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 KN56 LWS registered?

KN56 LWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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