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OY56 GKL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

209,199 mi
Last recorded209,199 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 GKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 209,199 miles

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

both front lower am rear suspension bushes slightly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2016 209,199 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front lower am rear suspension bushes slightly worn

puncture offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2015 196,721 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 174,325 miles

chips in windscreen

console bushes starting to split

front discs corroded

nearside rear bumpstop broken

offside rear bumpstop perished

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2014 174,325 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)

chips in windscreen

console bushes starting to split

front discs corroded

nearside rear bumpstop broken

offside rear bumpstop perished

rear coil springs rusty

Fail 18 Sep 2013 150,243 miles

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

Fuel cooler under car has some damage to fins

Near side rear bump stop is broken

Near side rear reflector in bumper is damaged

Off side rear bump stop is perished

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 150,243 miles

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

Fuel cooler under car has some damage to fins

Near side rear bump stop is broken

Near side rear reflector in bumper is damaged

Off side rear bump stop is perished

Pass 20 Sep 2012 123,350 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r suspension bump stop worn

small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r suspension bump stop worn

o/s/r brake disc appears to have overheated

small cuts in n/s/f tyre tread

Fail 3 Oct 2011 96,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

deepish cuts to treads of o/s/f , n/s/f , n/s/r tyres.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

deepish cuts to treads of o/s/f , n/s/f , n/s/r tyres.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 70,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,026 miles

front tyres 3mm

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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OY56 GKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 OY56 GKL, 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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OY56 GKL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 September 2006.

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