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PJ56 HLD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ56 HLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 130,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 130,153 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both front coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

both front headlight units deteriorated but still produce a beam image

under body corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2022 129,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 126,185 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre has side wall damage

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four coil springs corroded and worn

both front headlamps deteriorated both produces a beam image

Pass 19 Feb 2020 123,359 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,036 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 101,164 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,216 miles

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

offside parking brake effort poor

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,216 miles

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

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

offside parking brake effort poor

Pass 5 Feb 2016 87,485 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 78,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2014 67,945 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2014 67,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2013 56,838 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 56,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2010 36,126 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2009 28,770 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,770 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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PJ56 HLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PJ56 HLD, 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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PJ56 HLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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