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EF06 TMX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,237 mi
Last recorded53,237 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF06 TMX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 53,237 miles

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

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

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

both front wing mirror indicator lenses cracked

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner face

near side rear tyre slightly out of shape

off side front tyre tread on 2mm and wearing slightly on inner edge

off side rear brake binding slightly

off side rear brake disc slightly lipped/corroded

off side rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 18 May 2013 45,607 miles

ineer face of front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 38,121 miles

both front brake discs corroded/scored on inner face

both front wing mirror indicator lenses cracked

both registration plates slightly faded

near side front tyre tread on 3mm (legal limit 1.6mm)

off side rear brake disc slightly lipped

Pass 13 May 2011 30,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 26,280 miles

O/S/F tyre is getting low 3mm.

Fail 19 May 2010 26,280 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

O/S/F tyre is getting low 3mm.

Pass 27 May 2009 19,577 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 19,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EF06 TMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EF06 TMX, 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 EF06 TMX registered?

EF06 TMX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2006.

Is EF06 TMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF06 TMX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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