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DF06 BUP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,406 mi
Last recorded135,406 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 135,406 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 135,406 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 27 May 2022 133,792 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both need buffing / cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2022 133,790 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working LED Unit in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both need buffing / cleaning (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 130,887 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2021 130,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 7 May 2020 128,668 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 128,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 119,620 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 119,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides little washer liquid

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,731 miles

engine light on

Fail 14 Mar 2017 114,730 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

Pass 8 Mar 2016 109,998 miles

Upper centre stop light not working

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

both rear wheels slightly buckled on inner sides

Fail 26 Feb 2016 109,998 miles

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

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

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

Upper centre stop light not working

both rear wheels slightly buckled on inner sides

Pass 12 Feb 2015 104,368 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 104,367 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 98,147 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 98,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 84,013 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 84,013 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 71,899 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 60,669 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 41,196 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 BUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF06 BUP, 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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DF06 BUP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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