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RK56 RVA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

273,165 mi
Last recorded273,165 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK56 RVA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 273,165 miles

Offside Front Wing in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2022 249,687 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 249,684 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH !!! front lamps no images (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 223,879 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 223,875 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH FRONT BEAM IMAGES POOR (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 205,534 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 205,534 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image from both front head lamps (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both front inoperative (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 177,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 151,409 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 151,406 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 137,045 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 119,549 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 100,809 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 100,809 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 84,827 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,773 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Fail 8 Jul 2013 56,773 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear tyre slight cracks in tread

Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,945 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 49,095 miles

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

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

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

front discs severely pitted

Fail 13 Sep 2011 49,095 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

front discs severely pitted

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,475 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,144 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 RVA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RK56 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

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

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