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MJ56 JHX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

166,505 mi
Last recorded166,505 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 JHX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 166,505 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2025 166,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 157,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 146,572 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 136,259 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2021 128,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2021 128,067 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 120,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 May 2020 120,867 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 114,566 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 May 2018 104,855 miles

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 104,855 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and excessively noisy (2.6.1)

Front wipers smeary

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2017 95,703 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2016 74,304 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 60,815 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,809 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 57,244 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 50,517 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,080 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,703 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,602 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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MJ56 JHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MJ56 JHX, 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 MJ56 JHX registered?

MJ56 JHX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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The MOT history for MJ56 JHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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