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SK56 LTU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,194 mi
Last recorded131,194 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 LTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 123,050 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 113,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 23 Sep 2017 113,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Both sides tyres have cracks in tread

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 103,860 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 103,860 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,523 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 95,498 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 82,293 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2014 82,293 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2013 67,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,552 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 48,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,314 miles

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

grease on n/s cv boot but no split found ?

Pass 5 Sep 2009 26,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Sep 2009 26,837 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SK56 LTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK56 LTU, 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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SK56 LTU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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