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KU56 OJM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

253,344 mi
Last recorded253,344 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OJM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 253,344 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective mounting loose thread on gearbox worn ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 247,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 246,458 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 229,738 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 214,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 196,195 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 173,547 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 173,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 168,781 miles

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

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 168,741 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 148,527 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Dec 2014 148,527 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Nov 2013 125,426 miles

clean emissions

Fail 17 Nov 2012 105,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 105,352 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 85,573 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,183 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2010 43,360 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2009 29,273 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 OJM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Yellow with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OJM, 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 OJM registered?

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

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