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VN56 OSP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,689 mi
Last recorded163,689 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 OSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 163,689 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 162,842 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under inner wing fowling coil spring (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 146,391 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 145,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 133,385 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 133,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,386 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 118,942 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 103,220 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 85,525 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,499 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,744 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 78,430 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 78,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 71,894 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 71,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 70,234 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 49,573 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 43,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 35,809 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,743 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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VN56 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN56 OSP, 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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VN56 OSP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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