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VK56 HJA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

210,242 mi
Last recorded210,242 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK56 HJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 210,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 210,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 8 Oct 2021 182,199 miles

console bushes splitting

engine noisy

Pass 27 Aug 2020 147,992 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 147,528 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 147,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 132,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 118,539 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 106,671 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,068 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to register .....

front number plate damaged .....

n/s/r tyre close to limit .....

Pass 23 Sep 2014 87,619 miles

front number plate damaged .......

wipers smear .......

Pass 26 Sep 2013 80,658 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 57,493 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 57,493 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,749 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,909 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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VK56 HJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 VK56 HJA, 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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VK56 HJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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