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SM56 MUY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,710 mi
Last recorded167,710 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM56 MUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 167,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 153,121 miles

covers under vehicle and front tyres wearing low

Pass 16 Sep 2014 146,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 146,132 miles

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

slight front brake judder

Fail 2 Dec 2013

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

slight front brake judder

Pass 12 Nov 2012 130,341 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 113,032 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 93,485 miles

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 71,400 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 71,231 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SM56 MUY registered?

SM56 MUY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 November 2006.

Is SM56 MUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM56 MUY shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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