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KP56 BZW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,173 mi
Last recorded168,173 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 BZW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 168,173 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion to brake discs

Fail 19 Jul 2017 168,167 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

surface corrosion to brake discs

Pass 5 May 2016 154,880 miles

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 154,869 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 143,075 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 7 May 2015 143,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 9 May 2014 130,601 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 100,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres slightly feathering

Pass 19 Apr 2011 91,244 miles

both raer tyres are slightly featherd on inner edges

emissions light is on

nsf tyre has slight wear on outer edge

traces of cv boot grease on nsf cv boot no splits found

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,914 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 74,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 73,222 miles

both front tyres have sidewall damage

front brake pads starting to wear

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Sep 2009 73,222 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres have sidewall damage

front brake pads starting to wear

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on edges

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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KP56 BZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KP56 BZW, 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 KP56 BZW registered?

KP56 BZW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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