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OV56 PHK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

164,549 mi
Last recorded164,549 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV56 PHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2020 164,549 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2020 164,549 miles

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

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 164,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 155,133 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 146,248 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

engine management lamp on

Pass 31 Oct 2016 137,674 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Oct 2016 137,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine light on

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,725 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,161 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 107,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,286 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 88,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 27 Oct 2010 78,564 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,970 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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OV56 PHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV56 PHK, 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 OV56 PHK registered?

OV56 PHK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is OV56 PHK safe to buy?

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