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GL06 WBW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,397 mi
Last recorded191,397 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL06 WBW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 191,397 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 181,401 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,829 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 172,822 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 165,788 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2022 165,788 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,233 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 147,413 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2020 147,413 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 139,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 132,130 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 124,274 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 124,274 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,139 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 95,144 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2013 82,105 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 82,105 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 56,416 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 41,669 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,501 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 32,477 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GL06 WBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GL06 WBW, 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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GL06 WBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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