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WV56 VPE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

160,259 mi
Last recorded160,259 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV56 VPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 160,259 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 160,195 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 154,458 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 147,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside handbrake requires some adjustment

Pass 23 Nov 2019 142,340 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 142,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 130,925 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 122,578 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,371 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 100,593 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 87,824 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2013 87,824 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 75,063 miles

air bag light on

tyre monitering light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 62,755 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,380 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 51,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 36,200 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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WV56 VPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WV56 VPE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV56 VPE registered?

WV56 VPE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 October 2006.

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The MOT history for WV56 VPE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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