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SP56 HWG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,420 mi
Last recorded167,420 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP56 HWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 167,420 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2022 167,417 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps NS and OS number plate lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush cracked and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 159,880 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower wishbone rear bush has slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 154,157 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 147,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 134,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 107,895 miles

Oil leak down the back of engine ()

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

Fail 2 Dec 2016 107,400 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Oil leak down the back of engine ()

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 90,814 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 90,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

All shock absorbers slightly damp

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 60,468 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 52,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 52,471 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 45,094 miles

slight pitting on front brake discs

Fail 17 Oct 2011 45,094 miles

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

slight pitting on front brake discs

Pass 20 Oct 2010 36,459 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 36,459 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 26,934 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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SP56 HWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP56 HWG, 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 SP56 HWG registered?

SP56 HWG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 October 2006.

Is SP56 HWG safe to buy?

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