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LB56 XFF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,514 mi
Last recorded209,514 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 209,514 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 206,135 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 190,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 176,381 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 165,161 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 156,795 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 149,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 131,191 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 126,292 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Signs of overheating (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 112,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 112,809 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,478 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Fail 20 Jan 2017 103,274 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,207 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 82,650 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,636 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 55,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 46,330 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,665 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,839 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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LB56 XFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LB56 XFF, 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 LB56 XFF registered?

LB56 XFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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