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ML56 ZKW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,945 mi
Last recorded193,945 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 ZKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 193,945 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 179,970 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 164,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2018 164,605 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 143,684 miles

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 143,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front steel wheel fitted

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 122,958 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 122,958 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 106,107 miles

slight wiper damage to wind screen

Fail 6 Feb 2014 106,107 miles

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

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

slight wiper damage to wind screen

Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,547 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,547 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,559 miles

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

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2010 60,975 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 45,460 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

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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ML56 ZKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 ML56 ZKW, 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 ML56 ZKW registered?

ML56 ZKW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 October 2006.

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