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WK56 XTZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,004 mi
Last recorded153,004 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 XTZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 153,004 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2020 153,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 135,499 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 135,499 miles

Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 130,012 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 97,506 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,023 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 62,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 62,534 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 148,067 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 128,127 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,944 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-3 mm.

Nearside rear tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-5-4 mm

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre Continental 205/55R16 3-4-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Continental 205/55R16 4-6-4 mm

Service due in 700 showing on vehicle display.

Under bonnet covers fitted visibility restricted.

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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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WK56 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WK56 XTZ, 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 WK56 XTZ registered?

WK56 XTZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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