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MK56 BKF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,035 mi
Last recorded179,035 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 BKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 179,035 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 1 Dec 2020 178,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

alternator belt broken

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 16 Oct 2019 170,314 miles

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 7 Oct 2019 170,161 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2.87m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 6 Oct 2018 165,203 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 159,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 153,814 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,387 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 142,943 miles

front brake pads are starting to get low

Fail 12 Sep 2014 142,943 miles

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

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

front brake pads are starting to get low

Pass 29 Aug 2013 136,045 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 136,045 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 130,517 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,968 miles

rear tyre starting to crack

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

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

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

tracking needs checking due to front tyre wear

Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,810 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front wpiers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,816 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 70,816 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MK56 BKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MK56 BKF, 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 MK56 BKF registered?

MK56 BKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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