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SD56 MKM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,727 mi
Last recorded150,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD56 MKM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 150,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at center exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight corrosion to O/S/F wing

Offside Front Tyre worn more so on edges

Slight play on N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar links

Fail 30 Jan 2017 150,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak at center exhaust silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Front Slight corrosion to O/S/F wing

Offside Front Tyre worn more so on edges

Slight play on N/S/F and O/S/F anti roll bar links

Pass 6 Jan 2016 141,499 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 141,489 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 123,658 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 123,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 107,361 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 92,223 miles

Brake pipes can not be fully inspected as they are coated in copper grease.

Fail 20 Nov 2012 92,221 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipes can not be fully inspected as they are coated in copper grease.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 73,916 miles

brake pipes coated with copper grease unable to examine properly

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,843 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,505 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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SD56 MKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SD56 MKM, 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 SD56 MKM registered?

SD56 MKM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SD56 MKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD56 MKM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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