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NV56 ELX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

268,915 mi
Last recorded268,915 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 ELX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 268,915 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml illuminated

Pass 29 Nov 2023 249,790 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 239,125 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 239,124 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 224,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2021 224,940 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 207,877 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 207,877 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 192,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 179,140 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 179,037 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + warn out (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 167,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 167,290 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 161,401 miles

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

emission readings 0

Fail 5 Dec 2016 161,401 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

emission readings 0

Pass 27 Nov 2015 149,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 132,932 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 115,823 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 115,820 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 99,637 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 88,435 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,374 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 65,173 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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NV56 ELX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NV56 ELX, 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 NV56 ELX registered?

NV56 ELX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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