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SM56 MJY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,492 mi
Last recorded118,492 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 118,492 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 10 Oct 2023 118,491 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge IS ON 1.6MM LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 109,193 miles

Engine light on

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 7 Oct 2022 109,191 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Engine light on

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 31 Aug 2021 100,663 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 100,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside slow/low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation Slow/low (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 95,594 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,282 miles

Front discs slight lip and slight corrosion

both boot struts broken

no reverse light

Pass 20 Oct 2015 60,947 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,622 miles

nearside boot strut broken, advise renewal

Fail 14 Oct 2014 64,622 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside boot strut broken, advise renewal

Pass 15 Oct 2013 44,859 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres low and worn on inside

nsr handbrake lever slight bind

Pass 10 Oct 2012 35,025 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 35,024 miles

Nearside Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels (3.1.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,748 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres 2.5mm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 15,007 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 12,141 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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SM56 MJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM56 MJY, 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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SM56 MJY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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