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KV56 DLX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,497 mi
Last recorded220,497 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV56 DLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 220,497 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2026 220,497 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 200,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2024 177,668 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 164,579 miles

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 164,579 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front rear view mirror has obstruction causing significant reduction in vison

Pass 23 Mar 2022 155,129 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 147,155 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 147,155 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 141,047 miles

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2020 141,047 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 20 Mar 2019 133,470 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,107 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 123,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,938 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,486 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 81,404 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on the inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,670 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 37,791 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 35,473 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,728 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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KV56 DLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KV56 DLX, 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 KV56 DLX registered?

KV56 DLX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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