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LS56 PKZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,089 mi
Last recorded163,089 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 PKZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 163,089 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 163,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 156,339 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 127,772 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 126,700 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 126,698 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 125,316 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 122,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 118,943 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 111,913 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 111,912 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 106,268 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 106,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,338 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 99,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery needs replacing

Pass 21 Jan 2012 89,330 miles

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

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

OIL LOOKS DIRTY, ADVISE ENGINE FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 89,284 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

OIL LOOKS DIRTY, ADVISE ENGINE FLUSH AND OIL CHANGE

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 80,327 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 80,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 70,814 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 69,209 miles

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

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 PKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LS56 PKZ, 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 PKZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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