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NU56 SWK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,339 mi
Last recorded136,339 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 SWK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 136,339 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 136,337 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 124,565 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jun 2021 124,564 miles

Exhaust system insecure central clamp insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 118,279 miles

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

engine under tray fitted

rear axle corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2020 118,278 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Damage to front bumper

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake slightly binding on

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Offside Front side repeater damaged

Offside Front tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body corroded

engine under tray fitted

rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2019 112,157 miles

undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Mar 2019 112,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,724 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Mar 2018 104,703 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

offside front brake binding slightly.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,798 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 91,096 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 82,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,433 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 63,368 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 47,981 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,911 miles

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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NU56 SWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NU56 SWK, 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 NU56 SWK registered?

NU56 SWK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 September 2006.

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