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LF55 HTK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,850 mi
Last recorded138,850 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 HTK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 138,850 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 138,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,792 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 134,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 131,566 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated.

Offside front lower grille and bumper moulding missing.

Fail 13 Apr 2018 131,564 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top link rod ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Ecosis Infinity 205/55 X R16V [Pirelli fitted to offside front]. (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside front tyre tread.

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated and will require rechecking when headlamp is working.

Offside front lower grille and bumper moulding missing.

Pass 13 Apr 2017 125,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 125,967 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 121,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn very close and worn bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 115,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 115,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 110,705 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 110,705 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 105,369 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 97,700 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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LF55 HTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF55 HTK, 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 LF55 HTK registered?

LF55 HTK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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