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SL56 KYZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,566 mi
Last recorded110,566 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 KYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 110,566 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 110,566 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2017 110,563 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 99,876 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 99,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm {205/55/16} (4.1.E.1)

EML on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 88,277 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,277 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 77,472 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 77,472 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 55,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 42,254 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 42,254 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 31,797 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 23,861 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 KYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SL56 KYZ, 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 KYZ registered?

SL56 KYZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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