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AK06 DXU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,829 mi
Last recorded153,829 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK06 DXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 153,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 148,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 143,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 138,568 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to underside

Pass 17 Feb 2021 134,465 miles

Central Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 131,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp beam images poor

sill damage under front door nearside

Fail 22 Jan 2020 131,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front headlamp beam images poor

sill damage under front door nearside

Pass 31 Jan 2019 127,047 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

damage to nearside sill

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection to some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 121,495 miles

Small stone chips in windscreen

Age cracking on both rear tyres

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Age cracking on both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake operation notchy

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Very heavy damage to n/s outer sill/door

Wear on front tyre edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 116,185 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine mount slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking tyre also has a nail in it

Nearside side sill and both doors damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking and wearing uneven

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2017 116,155 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Engine cover fitted

Engine mount slightly damaged

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing/cracking tyre also has a nail in it

Nearside side sill and both doors damaged

Offside Rear tyre perishing/cracking and wearing uneven

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil springs corroded

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,480 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

EML warning light on

Engine covers fitted

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

Nail on both O/S tyres and N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2015 108,480 miles

Front Valve stem seriously misaligned both (4.1.D.1e)

Both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking

EML warning light on

Engine covers fitted

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

Nail on both O/S tyres and N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Stone chips in windscreen

Under-trays fitted

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 102,161 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,287 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 94,237 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 83,600 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 55,072 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 39,929 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 DXU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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