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MK56 ZGA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,559 mi
Last recorded164,559 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2016 164,559 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

airbag light stays on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 144,535 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 129,842 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 129,842 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 115,152 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 103,456 miles

Airbag fault displayed on dash

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 103,456 miles

Airbag fault displayed on dash

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,894 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

MK56 ZGA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 October 2006.

Is MK56 ZGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK56 ZGA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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