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SN56 MZG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,893 mi
Last recorded157,893 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 MZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 157,893 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,650 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 130,262 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 130,261 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,482 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 120,482 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 112,162 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2016 112,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,446 miles

engine management light on at dash

Pass 9 Dec 2014 101,782 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 101,752 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 91,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear disc cove/back plate corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 91,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear disc cove/back plate corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Fail 1 Oct 2012 75,238 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml on

Pass 15 Sep 2011 59,202 miles

nearside front c/v boot cracked

nearside front tyre tread worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 45,739 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,026 miles

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

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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SN56 MZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN56 MZG, 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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SN56 MZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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