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AJ06 UNV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ06 UNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 162,826 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 153,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both side (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 142,970 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 133,825 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 133,824 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 129,998 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 129,878 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along bottom of screen not interfering with view of the road (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also tread age cracking (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlights have a product on the lens causing a poor beam pattern

Pass 21 Feb 2019 125,458 miles

Offside Front seat belt webbing fraying slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs replacing very soon, also discs worn and pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear bump stops very deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2019 125,458 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front seat belt webbing fraying slightly

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin needs replacing very soon, also discs worn and pitted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front lower arms rear bushes deteriorated

both rear bump stops very deteriorated

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,672 miles

engine management light on @ time of test

Fail 26 Feb 2018 120,672 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on @ time of test

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,519 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,558 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,524 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2015 101,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 101,457 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,906 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 91,490 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 79,338 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)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner tread

Pass 20 Feb 2012 68,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 58,339 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 58,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 22,545 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under body protective covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2010 22,545 miles

under body protective covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2009 20,007 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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AJ06 UNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AJ06 UNV, 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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AJ06 UNV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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