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KP56 FYG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

182,167 mi
Last recorded182,167 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP56 FYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 182,167 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 182,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 177,113 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 24 Nov 2022 168,148 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 152,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 152,752 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 142,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 137,007 miles

Nearside Front tyre just legal bald inner/ low outer edge and badly perished

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear tyre bald inner soon start to peel

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 2 Oct 2019 137,007 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 3.42 plate limit of 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre just legal bald inner/ low outer edge and badly perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear tyre bald inner soon start to peel

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% limit of 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,852 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

fuel heater inscure o/s floor

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 11 Oct 2018 130,746 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen light lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords bald inner / outer badly perished run soft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear caliper park brake leaver not on stop

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

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

both headlight lenses dertriorating

fuel heater inscure o/s floor

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 Oct 2017 122,299 miles

Offside Front tyre bald inner / outer edge been run soft

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner edge

engine under tray damaged

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 2 Oct 2017 122,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front tyre bald inner / outer edge been run soft

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin low binding slightly (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate corroded and hold

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven stepped inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine under tray damaged

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 26 Oct 2016 114,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 108,363 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 108,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,601 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 13 Oct 2014 102,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 21 Oct 2013 97,019 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 97,019 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 87,474 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 74,884 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 74,884 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 59,920 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,680 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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KP56 FYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FYG, 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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KP56 FYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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