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MC56 BZS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,449 mi
Last recorded140,449 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 BZS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 140,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear hand brake cable deteriorated

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 134,118 miles

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

both side sills covered underseal

Fail 4 Mar 2021 134,118 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

both side sills covered underseal

Pass 10 Feb 2020 119,757 miles

cleared ABS/TCS light, but may have intermittent fault

surface corrosion on brake discs all round

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,702 miles

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

under floor slight wetnes on fuel pipe

Pass 29 Nov 2017 107,848 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2017 107,848 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2016 97,286 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 75,977 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 75,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 70,856 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 58,572 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 45,886 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,275 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 34,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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MC56 BZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc 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 MC56 BZS, 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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MC56 BZS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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