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KU56 GWE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 GWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021 125,196 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 123,835 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 118,701 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 118,701 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 115,383 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 112,555 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 109,447 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 109,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 105,648 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 102,162 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 98,691 miles

Intermitent knocking noise from offside front.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 98,691 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 94,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 69,700 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 69,700 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise all 4 tyres are close to the legal limit of 1,6mm ,,,,,,n/s/f 2.55mm ,,o/s/f 2,68mm,, o/s/r 2.60mm ,,n/s/r 2,40mm

Fail 18 Aug 2010 53,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,069 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 40,722 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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KU56 GWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KU56 GWE, 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 KU56 GWE registered?

KU56 GWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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