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KX56 ZYF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,484 mi
Last recorded196,484 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX56 ZYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 196,484 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 196,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 191,894 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 191,880 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fited

Fail 29 May 2024 191,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Outter sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

All four coil springs corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under tray fited

Pass 13 Apr 2023 179,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 179,105 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 164,588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 163,284 miles

both front brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 157,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 153,089 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 153,083 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 146,170 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 146,170 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 133,284 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Fail 18 Jan 2017 133,284 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Pass 7 Jan 2016 121,418 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2016 121,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2015 111,487 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside rear tyre (inner part of tread slightly lumpy) 225/45r17w

Pass 29 Jan 2014 98,082 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 98,082 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,752 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 42,401 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,487 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,866 miles

Near side front tyre 2mm and lower on edges

Off side front tyre 2mm and bald on inner edge

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 ZYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KX56 ZYF, 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 ZYF registered?

KX56 ZYF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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