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LD56 DYV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,969 mi
Last recorded187,969 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 DYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 187,969 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay smells of diesel around/under engine cover

Fail 18 Jul 2023 187,957 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.20 EMITTING 2.58 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine bay smells of diesel around/under engine cover

Pass 20 Jul 2022 175,139 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users also smell of fuel under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 174,831 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit reverse light is staying on(white light to rear) (4.11 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users also smell of fuel under bonnet (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both corroded badly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms - bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 164,510 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 157,739 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 157,739 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,224 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 150,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 139,870 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 122,828 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,905 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 93,078 miles

slight binding in o/s/r wheel

Pass 24 Apr 2014 80,202 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 78,665 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 67,470 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 57,743 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 44,442 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 44,442 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009

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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LD56 DYV 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 71.4%.

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 LD56 DYV, 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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LD56 DYV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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