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KS56 EHJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

167,507 mi
Last recorded167,507 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 167,507 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes - to arm pegs (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorated & images just ok! (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - worn on inner edges! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 167,507 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage repeater (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes - to arm pegs (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides lenses deteriorated & images just ok! (1.7.5a)

Nearside mirror cover missing & mirror internals exposed but not sharp!

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides - worn on inner edges! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 145,657 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting near - edgy! (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 145,657 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance very dim (1.4.A.2e)

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides getting near - edgy! (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,574 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jan 2016 124,574 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2015 105,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 105,714 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,734 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,734 miles

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 69,029 miles

E.S.P off warning on & E.S.P will not indicate being turned on!

Nearside Rear 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 18 Jan 2013 69,029 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

E.S.P off warning on & E.S.P will not indicate being turned on!

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2012 53,126 miles

E.S.P off warning on & E.S.P will not turn on!

front low down damage(not sharp)!

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 13 Jan 2012 53,126 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front low down damage(not sharp)!

E.S.P off warning on & E.S.P will not turn on!

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged & just ok!

Pass 22 Oct 2010 35,017 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 24,507 miles

spare tyre has a bulge

Fail 14 Jan 2010 24,507 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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KS56 EHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 KS56 EHJ, 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 KS56 EHJ registered?

KS56 EHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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The MOT history for KS56 EHJ shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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