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MK56 DAV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,893 mi
Last recorded116,893 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 DAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 116,893 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2020 113,967 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 112,987 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 112,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 108,991 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 108,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 103,019 miles

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management lamp illuminated

undertrays

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,017 miles

Front suspension locking device ineffective n/s bottom ball joint nut insecure (2.5.A.4)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

undertrays

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

coil spring corroded both front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 99,089 miles

Gearbox bearings worn noise

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit.225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 99,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Gearbox bearings worn noise

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit.225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Nearside and offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,099 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 90,153 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 90,153 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,833 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 77,790 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,862 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Aug 2010 59,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

Pass 16 Sep 2009 45,956 miles

uneven wear to rear tyres

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 DAV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DAV, 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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MK56 DAV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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