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LS56 BHJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

101,716 mi
Last recorded101,716 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

BOOT LID DOES NOT OPEN

FUEL FLAPDOOR DOES NOT OPEN

Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,547 miles

Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect BOTH LEAKED OIL (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

BOOT LID DOES NOT OPEN

FUEL FLAPDOOR DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 23 Dec 2020 97,295 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 97,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 93,593 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2018 89,133 miles

Both rear tyres stepped

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,765 miles

Oil leak slight ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 65,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,185 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 49,619 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 47,980 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 45,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 42,798 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 35,935 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 35,935 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 28,780 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 28,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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LS56 BHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS56 BHJ, 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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LS56 BHJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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