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LT56 AUU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

80,468 mi
Last recorded80,468 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT56 AUU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 80,468 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity O/S + N/S (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S + N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 79,082 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down Pipe Flex (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,195 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 71,878 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 69,687 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 68,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 65,787 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 63,236 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,342 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 57,047 miles

under tray fitted engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,199 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 48,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 48,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Aug 2013 44,333 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,964 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 38,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 32,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 29,639 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 29,639 miles

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

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

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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LT56 AUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 LT56 AUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT56 AUU registered?

LT56 AUU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 September 2006.

Is LT56 AUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT56 AUU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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