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GV06 MBY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,042 mi
Last recorded149,042 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV06 MBY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 149,042 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear shocks (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 145,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 142,437 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 2mm, OSF 3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 142,437 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF 2mm, OSF 3mm and badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 118,415 miles

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

hazed head lights but light output ok

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,415 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

hazed head lights but light output ok

Pass 27 Oct 2017 88,981 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

head lamps hazed

Pass 28 Oct 2016 68,031 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Oct 2016 68,031 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edges

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

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 60,422 miles

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 60,422 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)

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

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2014 52,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

osf tyre under inflated

osf tyre wearing low on inner edge

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2013 45,085 miles

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

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 25 Oct 2012 37,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 28,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres slight uneven worn

nearside front tyre heavily perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2010 21,894 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 15,704 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 14,543 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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GV06 MBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GV06 MBY, 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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GV06 MBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 May 2006.

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