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SW56 BLZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

102,669 mi
Last recorded102,669 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW56 BLZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 102,669 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 94,286 miles

exhaust center sleeve corroded

vehicle under pan incomplete

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,284 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust center sleeve corroded

vehicle under pan incomplete

Pass 26 Aug 2015 88,428 miles

exhaust sleeve corroded

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r hanndbrake cable outer sleeve split

Fail 26 Aug 2015 88,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,826 miles

N/s/r bump stop deteriorated.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 80,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/s/r bump stop deteriorated.

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,681 miles

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r lower arm inner bushes split and deteriorating

Fail 11 Sep 2013 70,681 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/r and n/s/r lower arm inner bushes split and deteriorating

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,026 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm on inside edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 61,025 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre 2mm on inside edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,650 miles

both rear caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

n/s/r tyre getting bald on inner edge and cracked/perished in grooves

Fail 14 Sep 2011 51,409 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear caliper handbrake levers not fully returning

n/s/r tyre getting bald on inner edge and cracked/perished in grooves

Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,767 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 41,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 36,862 miles

Front 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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SW56 BLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SW56 BLZ, 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 SW56 BLZ registered?

SW56 BLZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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