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KU56 OJY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

130,795 mi
Last recorded130,795 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU56 OJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 130,795 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 122,579 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

damage to front of nearside outer sill

Fail 2 Jul 2019 122,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in the outer sidewall

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

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear registration plate slightly insecure

damage to front of nearside outer sill

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,554 miles

Front of nearside sill dented/damaged

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 114,554 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front of nearside sill dented/damaged

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,764 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,764 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)

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 73,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

timing belt replacement is due by age

Fail 6 Sep 2013 73,560 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres have uneven wear patterns

timing belt replacement is due by age

Pass 11 Sep 2012 64,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2011 53,064 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,445 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 42,445 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 31,779 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 OJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OJY, 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 OJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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