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SL56 FLZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,871 mi
Last recorded127,871 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 FLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 127,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 113,253 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 14 Mar 2015 113,107 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BRAKE PAD WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 21 Mar 2014 100,409 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,290 miles

advise front brake pad linings low and discs lipped/scored

advise n/s/r and o/s/r tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2012 74,608 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2012 74,337 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2011 61,071 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 42,300 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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SL56 FLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SL56 FLZ, 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 SL56 FLZ registered?

SL56 FLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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