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KU56 KMK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

146,903 mi
Last recorded146,903 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 KMK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,903 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 146,540 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 135,802 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 135,802 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords coming through (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2019 128,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 128,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 119,105 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 111,351 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

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

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)

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 3 Sep 2016 103,125 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Fail 3 Sep 2016 103,125 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2015 92,777 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and slightly out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,777 miles

Both rear tyres perishing and slightly out of shape

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2014 83,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 74,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,002 miles

bonnet would not close after test (shut now)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,452 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight damage to front registration plate

Pass 25 Aug 2010 47,774 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 47,774 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 36,882 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 KMK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KMK, 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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KU56 KMK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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