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DF06 EKJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 130,131 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 130,131 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 121,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 113,434 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 113,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 106,003 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 106,003 miles

Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 95,323 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 95,323 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 84,546 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 84,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,000 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 64,022 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 64,022 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 55,000 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,687 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight wear to front discs

Pass 5 Sep 2009 34,280 miles

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 EKJ 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 DF06 EKJ, 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 EKJ registered?

DF06 EKJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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