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WV56 VPU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,843 mi
Last recorded195,843 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 195,843 miles

ADVISE N/S/F BODY DAMAGE

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE

ADVISEO/S/F SHOCKER DAMP

Nearside Front arch corroded

Offside Front arch corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2018 195,841 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury O/S/F WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing O/S/F O/S/R W/NUTS MISSING (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/AS/R SILL CORRODED AND DAMAGED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE N/S/F BODY DAMAGE

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE

ADVISEO/S/F SHOCKER DAMP

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 179,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 179,389 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on both edges 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

eml on

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 169,816 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 169,816 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 156,084 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 140,772 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 119,577 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 104,374 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres, inner edges slightly distorted/uneven

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 104,373 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

all 4 tyres, inner edges slightly distorted/uneven

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,084 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 88,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,259 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,869 miles

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

PARKING BRAKE LAZY ON O/S INSPECTION ADVISED.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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WV56 VPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPU, 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 WV56 VPU registered?

WV56 VPU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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