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MJ56 ODY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

139,314 mi
Last recorded139,314 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 139,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2025 136,245 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 132,655 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 125,855 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 125,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 122,031 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 122,031 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 119,009 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,172 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 117,167 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 114,854 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch seized in open posistion

undertrays/engine covers fitted preventing full view of some areas

Fail 8 Feb 2019 114,854 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes slightly deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet secondary catch seized in open posistion

undertrays/engine covers fitted preventing full view of some areas

Pass 17 Feb 2018 114,096 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 114,092 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 112,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,349 miles

bodywork damage n/s/r

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

top & bottom covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2015 103,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 83,656 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 83,656 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

alternator lamp on

reverse lamp not working

Pass 5 Oct 2012 81,106 miles

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

front brake discs very poor

Fail 5 Oct 2012 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake discs very poor

Pass 12 Oct 2011 67,393 miles

front and rear discs lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2010 50,761 miles

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 2009 37,101 miles

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)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 14 Oct 2009 37,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s and n/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

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 ODY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ODY, 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 ODY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 November 2006.

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