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SH56 PFF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,768 mi
Last recorded166,768 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 PFF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 166,768 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 159,215 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,449 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 144,193 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 143,783 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 119,155 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 102,953 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 102,933 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 95,973 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 95,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced HEAVY SALT CRAZING (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SALT CRAZING ON LENS (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SALT CRAZING ON LENS (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 92,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,399 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 88,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 88,974 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Plastic belly plates fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre under inflated, 10psi....pumped up to 30psi

Pass 5 Apr 2013 86,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 86,133 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 80,026 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 80,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,880 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,102 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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SH56 PFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH56 PFF, 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 SH56 PFF registered?

SH56 PFF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 October 2006.

Is SH56 PFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 PFF shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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