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ET06 DMY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

225,880 mi
Last recorded225,880 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET06 DMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 225,880 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect FADED (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached CENTRE EXHAUST SLEEVE EXCESSIVELY CORRODED (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 220,550 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 220,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2022 211,114 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 211,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 203,273 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 203,273 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 194,495 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 194,495 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 187,465 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 182,475 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 182,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (side repeater) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Child seat fitted to nearside rear

Child seat fitted to offside rear

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner shoulder

Undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 174,303 miles

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Part of lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Under tray not fully secured

Fail 31 Jul 2017 174,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Part of lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 167,613 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 167,613 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 159,466 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 153,862 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 138,068 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 138,068 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 128,095 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 124,844 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 124,844 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 102,181 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 101,467 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,051 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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ET06 DMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 ET06 DMY, 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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ET06 DMY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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