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PK56 UHH

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,948 mi
Last recorded167,948 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 UHH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 167,948 miles

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

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

front pads getting low

surfice rust on rear disks

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,713 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 159,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 130,608 miles

Engine warning lamp staying on

Front brake discs in poor condition lipped and corroded on inner braking surfaces

N/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

O/s/f tyre has nail in tread and has deep cut in tread (not exposing inner cords)

O/s/r lamp unit outer lense damaged and cracked

O/s/r outer sidelamp inop

O/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Oil leak on back of engine

Fail 15 Dec 2010 130,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine warning lamp staying on

Front brake discs in poor condition lipped and corroded on inner braking surfaces

N/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

O/s/f tyre has nail in tread and has deep cut in tread (not exposing inner cords)

O/s/r lamp unit outer lense damaged and cracked

O/s/r outer sidelamp inop

O/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge

Oil leak on back of engine

Rear brake pads worn low and n/s brake disc has been overheating

Pass 10 Dec 2009 106,476 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 106,188 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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PK56 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PK56 UHH, 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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PK56 UHH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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