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MJ56 JKK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,919 mi
Last recorded141,919 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 141,919 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 132,040 miles

advise lowe arm bushes perishing

advise o/s sill scaby

advise park brake /travel/performance

Fail 12 Sep 2020 132,040 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

advise lowe arm bushes perishing

advise o/s sill scaby

advise park brake /travel/performance

Pass 14 Sep 2019 129,670 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 129,667 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken snapped at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 121,850 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2018 121,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 117,999 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 117,999 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 105,444 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 94,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2015 94,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

Pass 12 May 2014 85,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 76,920 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,901 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,750 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 37,073 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 JKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MJ56 JKK, 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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MJ56 JKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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