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SM56 MKC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,710 mi
Last recorded126,710 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 126,710 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 126,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215 40 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,051 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 121,120 miles

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and tread is low also o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and o/s/r on inside edge

advise o/s n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe rear suspension arms and also o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive

Fail 15 Dec 2023 121,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed within 30cm of suspension support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

advise n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and tread is low also o/s/f tyre worn on outside edge and o/s/r on inside edge

advise o/s n/s front brake flexi hose ferrules corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe rear suspension arms and also o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not holed or excessive

Pass 22 Dec 2022 118,186 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

advise o/s n/s front brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise rear subframe corroded but not holed or excessive

advise slight fluctation o/s/f brake

Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,104 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges and also on limit of 1.6mm

Fail 22 Oct 2021 115,087 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at front and middle within 30cm of seatbelt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on outside edges and also on limit of 1.6mm

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underside body panels fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 109,708 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 106,572 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 99,779 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,028 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 80,015 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 69,042 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 61,192 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 61,192 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 51,282 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,805 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 31,093 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 22,133 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 MKC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SM56 MKC, 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 SM56 MKC registered?

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

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