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KN56 PLF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

197,439 mi
Last recorded197,439 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN56 PLF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 197,439 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 197,322 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2019 188,231 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 180,808 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 170,364 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 170,341 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 163,333 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 163,331 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 162,423 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)

advise exhaust system slightly cororded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 162,421 miles

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

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)

advise exhaust system slightly cororded

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2014 152,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 139,674 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 139,674 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hand brake cable may be over adjusted.

Pass 8 Dec 2011 111,702 miles

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Fail 6 Dec 2011 111,702 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

uneven tread wear on n/s rear tyre

Pass 29 Nov 2010 86,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2010 86,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

uneven tread wear on o/s rear tyre

Pass 11 Dec 2009 60,694 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 60,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 PLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 PLF, 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 PLF registered?

KN56 PLF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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