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DS06 LFW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,372 mi
Last recorded140,372 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS06 LFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2025 140,372 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2023 127,141 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 116,940 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2022 116,821 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,578 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 98,386 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 97,338 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 23 Jul 2020 97,338 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2019 93,311 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 87,271 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,296 miles

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

Nearside Front slight damage to wiper blade

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower to rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 70,459 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 70,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 60,561 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 55,508 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake disc cover corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2013 50,660 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 44,348 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 37,954 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 37,954 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 56,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,896 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 23,598 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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DS06 LFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DS06 LFW, 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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DS06 LFW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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