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VN56 KZG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,035 mi
Last recorded242,035 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 KZG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 242,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under try fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2023 242,032 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under try fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 227,583 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 215,030 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 203,308 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped / worn

Pass 19 Nov 2018 191,483 miles

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

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

front discs slightly lipped / worn

Pass 17 Nov 2017 179,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 179,905 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 167,983 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 167,983 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 156,452 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 145,232 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 132,058 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 117,981 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 101,024 miles

Nearside number plate light dull

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,668 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,830 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

tears in tread area's of both rear tyres

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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VN56 KZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,896cc 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 VN56 KZG, 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 VN56 KZG registered?

VN56 KZG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 November 2006.

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