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KU56 KUC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,871 mi
Last recorded152,871 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 KUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 152,871 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 144,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,401 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 138,393 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 132,619 miles

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

Handbrake travel only just meets min requirements.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective FOGGED/CLOUDY. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 125,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens fogged/cloudy. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 119,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Clouded/fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 115,902 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 109,367 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides starting to split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cuts inner side wall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front brake pads getting low

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both sides (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 103,864 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 103,854 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2016 97,587 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,548 miles

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 5 Aug 2014 82,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,877 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 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 20 Aug 2013 71,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hub caps fitted not allowing a full inspection

nearside front tyre has cuts in outer wall

Pass 22 Aug 2011 51,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,944 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,574 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 36,574 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 KUC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KUC, 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 KUC registered?

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

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