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SY56 LPP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

202,093 mi
Last recorded202,093 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 202,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Underside corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2025 198,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all front and rear suspension units corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 189,373 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of underbody shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both inner tie rod ends have slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components show general signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All suspension bushes slightly worn and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 178,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF lower arm rear bushes slightly peeling from insert (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All of under-body shows general signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear visible suspension bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 167,100 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 156,773 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 145,917 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 135,372 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 123,216 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 105,770 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 105,338 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,034 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 94,986 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 85,907 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 77,413 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,579 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 48,484 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 38,706 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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SY56 LPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SY56 LPP, 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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SY56 LPP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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