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SL56 HLK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,827 mi
Last recorded129,827 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 HLK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,827 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 118,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 104,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 91,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 84,021 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged but no cord exposed

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 May 2017 76,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 68,947 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 68,946 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 61,435 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 55,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2014 55,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 52,044 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,751 miles

both front tyres slight wear edge of tread.

both rear tyres on 3mm of tread

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,595 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 32,234 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,592 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,592 miles

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

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

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 HLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HLK, 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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SL56 HLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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