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RV56 KUS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,122 mi
Last recorded124,122 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 KUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 124,122 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 124,053 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 117,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails in the tread area 205/55R16 ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged and tape repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

spare wheel (steel) fitted to the offside front hub

Fail 1 Sep 2022 117,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has two nails in the tread area 205/55R16 ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged and tape repaired (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

spare wheel (steel) fitted to the offside front hub

Pass 25 Aug 2021 106,083 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 105,823 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate value 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 98,390 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged and has a tape repair (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 94,414 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre tyre worn to 3mm and has a nail in the tread 205/55R16 ()

Offside Front anti roll bar link gaiter perished

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lamp lens damaged has repair tape fitted (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 94,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 88,062 miles

spare (steel) wheel fitted to nearside rear at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2017 80,480 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 80,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 73,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 65,707 miles

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 57,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 47,475 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 41,151 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,579 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 28,252 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 21,786 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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RV56 KUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 RV56 KUS, 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 RV56 KUS registered?

RV56 KUS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is RV56 KUS safe to buy?

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