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SJ56 NMM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,118 mi
Last recorded137,118 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ56 NMM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 137,118 miles

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 Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image very poor

Fail 9 Oct 2024 137,118 miles

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 Badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Plastic headlamp lenses crazed and dip beam image very poor

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 130,030 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2023 130,030 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 129,982 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 123,912 miles

Both outer sills badly corroded and feel soft

Front brake discs corroded and require attention soon

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,912 miles

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

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

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

Both outer sills badly corroded and feel soft

Front brake discs corroded and require attention soon

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 116,767 miles

Both headlamp plastic lenses crazed and dip beam image poor

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 109,805 miles

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some testable items.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 102,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 102,076 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 89,218 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 78,754 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 78,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 70,875 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle obscuring some underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 53,018 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2014 50,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 31,879 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 26,515 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2011 22,262 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 17,787 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 12,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 12,461 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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SJ56 NMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SJ56 NMM, 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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SJ56 NMM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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