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AP06 PBU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,699 mi
Last recorded157,699 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 PBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 157,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 147,469 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,469 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour blue (1.7.5b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,099 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 135,526 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 135,526 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 129,173 miles

tyres have splits in sidewalls but not to cord

Fail 16 Mar 2015 129,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

tyres have splits in sidewalls but not to cord

Pass 18 Sep 2014 124,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Sep 2013 114,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 114,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 104,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2012 104,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 92,639 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 82,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Sep 2010 82,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Jul 2009 75,879 miles

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

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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AP06 PBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP06 PBU, 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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AP06 PBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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