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DF06 BTX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

162,031 mi
Last recorded162,031 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF06 BTX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 162,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 153,239 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,375 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2022 136,899 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2021 129,765 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 123,488 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 116,145 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 109,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre valve deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 100,784 miles

nearside & offside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside & offside rear tyres getting close to tread wear indicators

Pass 26 May 2016 92,147 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 May 2016 92,111 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure offside front inner c.v. joint securing bolt(s) insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 83,343 miles

nearside mirro craked but still visble to rear of vechlie

rear brake pads low

Pass 29 May 2014 75,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 69,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 60,916 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 58,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 54,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 51,350 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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DF06 BTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 DF06 BTX, 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 DF06 BTX registered?

DF06 BTX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 August 2006.

Is DF06 BTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF06 BTX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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