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VO56 KNU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

164,939 mi
Last recorded164,939 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 KNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 164,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 159,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 158,772 miles

Nearside Front headlamp Projected beam image is poor

tape on dash

Fail 7 Oct 2019 158,760 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lever excessively corroded at calliper (1.1.15 (b))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement at calliper (1.1.15 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle rate of increase 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp Projected beam image is poor

Offside Rear park brake reading low

tape on dash

Fail 12 Sep 2019 158,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern lens deteriorated frosted aim not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid calliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front beam pattern poor lens deteriorated frosted

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rate of increase 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 157,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 155,792 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 146,774 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 136,114 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 129,821 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 121,179 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,583 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 104,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 96,171 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 64,650 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 64,650 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VO56 KNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VO56 KNU, 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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VO56 KNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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