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KW55 ERZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

164,660 mi
Last recorded164,660 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 ERZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 164,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 164,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 149,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 148,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 134,108 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

advise o/s rear brakes binding

Fail 15 Aug 2018 133,775 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

advise o/s rear brakes binding

Pass 30 Aug 2017 120,676 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars.3mm.

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars.below 3mm.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Aug 2017 120,335 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split around small clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bars.3mm.

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars.below 3mm.

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 102,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cv boot around small clip. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked in tread and side wall also worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked in tread and side wall,worn on inner edge and has a nail in.

plastic covers and under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 19 Aug 2015 98,160 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,371 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads low approx 4mm

near side headlamp lens starting to discolour

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread and sidewall

offside front tyre close to legal limit

offside rear tyre cracking in treads and sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2014 89,795 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,255 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 54,242 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)

Pass 13 May 2010 46,507 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,432 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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KW55 ERZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KW55 ERZ, 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 KW55 ERZ registered?

KW55 ERZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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