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RO56 KCX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,579 mi
Last recorded170,579 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO56 KCX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 170,579 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2023 152,013 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 12 Jun 2023 152,011 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2022 136,352 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 136,350 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 126,540 miles

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

Offside Rear lens damaged

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 119,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lens damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2018 115,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 115,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,837 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 7 Oct 2017 106,606 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 94,432 miles

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2016 94,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlights adjusted using internal switch to position '0' prior to reinspection

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2015 87,279 miles

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 79,161 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 71,563 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 49,230 miles

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

slight cracking at both rear tyres but not through to the ply

Fail 30 Aug 2011 49,230 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight cracking at both rear tyres but not through to the ply

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,863 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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RO56 KCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RO56 KCX, 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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RO56 KCX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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