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AK06 DXT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,818 mi
Last recorded159,818 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 DXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 159,818 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 139,129 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 139,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 130,184 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner tread edged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 124,859 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Mar 2020 124,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes perished/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both hazy (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both plastic covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Mar 2019 114,922 miles

Both Front Tyres Scrubbing Inner Edges

Poor Head Light Patterns Due To Product On Lenses

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 104,981 miles

Plastic under trays fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2018 104,673 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner tread edged (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 94,762 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 94,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 84,331 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 84,331 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 72,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,045 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 64,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,285 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre very slightly cracking in tread

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,303 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,314 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,938 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 25,898 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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AK06 DXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AK06 DXT, 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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AK06 DXT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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