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EA06 MZZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,360 mi
Last recorded168,360 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 MZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 168,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs pitted with corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 168,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No beam pattern. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faces of discs pitted with corrosion. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 152,648 miles

E.M.L. On dashboard.

Front brake disc faces pitted with corrosion.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 152,648 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No clear beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Check arm bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Twisted tread. (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened Corroded and fractured. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced No clear beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 w (4.1.E.1)

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

E.M.L. On dashboard.

Front brake disc faces pitted with corrosion.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 137,135 miles

Engine rattle low down.

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

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

Offside and nearside headlamp lenses misted but just have beam pattern

Offside and nearside rear tyres tread blocks slightly stepping.

Rear flexi brake hoses very slightly cracked.

Pass 29 Aug 2015 120,984 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 104,180 miles

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

cracks in o/s/f tyre inner wall

n/s/r tyre worn slightly inner edge unevenly

Pass 23 Aug 2013 95,259 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,522 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 81,522 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,352 miles

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

Offside Front 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 22 Feb 2011 64,352 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,958 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,219 miles

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

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

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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EA06 MZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EA06 MZZ, 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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EA06 MZZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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