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RA56 VHL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

44,520 mi
Last recorded44,520 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA56 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 44,520 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 44,475 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

t.p.s. light on

Fail 24 Oct 2019 44,475 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

t.p.s. light on

Pass 23 Oct 2018 44,195 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Oct 2018 44,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 41,468 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2016 37,120 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2016 37,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,493 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2015 33,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Sep 2014 27,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 27,740 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

light scratches across centre and nearside of windscreen!

non obligatory door mirror glass missing(nearside) !

Pass 27 Sep 2013 21,609 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on edges

offside front tyre has splits on inner sidewall

offside rear tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,999 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear/ridge front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2011 10,424 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 8,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 7,269 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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RA56 VHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA56 VHL, 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 RA56 VHL registered?

RA56 VHL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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