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KX56 ZHT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 ZHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 154,097 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 154,097 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 147,223 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 147,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 141,478 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 141,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 138,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 135,048 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 134,159 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 132,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,653 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 125,131 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 120,605 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,681 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 113,196 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 113,196 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 97,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 85,171 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,191 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,958 miles

both rear tyres slightly distorted.

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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KX56 ZHT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KX56 ZHT, 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 KX56 ZHT registered?

KX56 ZHT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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