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KW55 JVD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

137,444 mi
Last recorded137,444 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW55 JVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 137,444 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 131,766 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 124,335 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 124,335 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 116,487 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 116,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 108,355 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 108,355 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 102,434 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 102,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 92,918 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 82,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,431 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 74,431 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 64,695 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 64,695 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 55,960 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 55,960 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,083 miles

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

slight perished n/s/r tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight perished n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2013 41,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slighty worn

rear discs slighty worn

Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,714 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,937 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,937 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 21,373 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 19 Mar 2009 14,509 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)

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 JVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 JVD, 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 JVD registered?

KW55 JVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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