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VO56 LBN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

46,141 mi
Last recorded46,141 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO56 LBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 46,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 45,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 44,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 43,455 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side's (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,536 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 42,524 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 39,872 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Fail 13 Aug 2020 39,075 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2019 37,062 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Aug 2018 33,752 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,693 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2016 26,733 miles

ENG COVER / UNDERBODY TRAY FITTED

Pass 3 Sep 2015 25,020 miles

ENG. COVER / UNDERBODY TRAYS FITTED

Pass 13 Aug 2014 23,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 22,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,565 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,406 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 15,446 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 12,049 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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VO56 LBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LBN, 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 LBN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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