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WJ56 LZA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

127,989 mi
Last recorded127,989 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ56 LZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 127,989 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 105,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 98,577 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 88,888 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 78,852 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 74,734 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 67,529 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 67,529 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 56,535 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 54,340 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 54,340 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 52,292 miles

o/s+n/s/r tyres almost perished.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,042 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,999 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 36,181 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,802 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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WJ56 LZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc 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 WJ56 LZA, 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 WJ56 LZA registered?

WJ56 LZA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 October 2006.

Is WJ56 LZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ56 LZA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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