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RK56 RSO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,791 mi
Last recorded142,791 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 RSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 142,791 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 142,791 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 131,261 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 119,928 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 109,819 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 100,676 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 100,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join between front and midsection (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 93,637 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both droplinks (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

Pass 9 Sep 2014 87,404 miles

small cracks on both front tyres inbetween treads

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,619 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 77,185 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 71,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,869 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 25 Aug 2009 31,568 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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RK56 RSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RK56 RSO, 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 RK56 RSO registered?

RK56 RSO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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