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DV06 LZD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,409 mi
Last recorded161,409 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV06 LZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 161,409 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 146,186 miles

exhaust center rubber mounting broken

front plastic under tray damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2022 146,179 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

exhaust center rubber mounting broken

front plastic under tray damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2021 143,290 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF and OSF ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF and OSF (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 143,260 miles

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

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened severely corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 141,559 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Fail 18 Jul 2020 141,419 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Both front lower suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,051 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2019 127,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Both front lower suspension arm bushes fitted incorrectly

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 110,412 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s/r brake discs discoloured showing signs of getting hot (recommend brake check)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven/stepping

Fail 19 Jul 2018 110,399 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm recommend tyre (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r brake discs discoloured showing signs of getting hot (recommend brake check)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven/stepping

Pass 19 Jul 2017 93,688 miles

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

Front brake disc's very heavily corroded

Rear brake disc's lipped and worn

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,415 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,415 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 66,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner surfaces badly corroded/lipped (3.5.1g)

Front under tray damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking 225 45r17

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2016 66,150 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance in mirror housing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror housing (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both inner surfaces badly corroded/lipped (3.5.1g)

Front under tray damaged

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres cracking 225 45r17

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2015 59,733 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 52,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,658 miles

Childs seats fitted to both rear seats- unable to check seat belts

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,308 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,855 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2009 20,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 19,295 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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DV06 LZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DV06 LZD, 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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DV06 LZD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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