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HJ06 MXG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

172,330 mi
Last recorded172,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 MXG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 172,330 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside corner of front bumper damaged.

Fail 7 Oct 2022 172,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no discernible beam image/pattern due to opaque/tarnished headlamp lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside corner of front bumper damaged.

Pass 30 Sep 2021 166,342 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 166,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 161,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 161,243 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cover faded (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 154,288 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2019 154,286 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 147,981 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2018 147,976 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Pass 1 May 2017 142,021 miles

extensive wear and play nearside front lower arm front bush

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside rear brake caliper parking brake lever not returning to stop

play offside front wheel bearing

poor beam image both front headlamps

wear and play offside front lower arm front bush

Pass 14 Apr 2016 132,361 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front lower suspension arm front inner bush shows extensive play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and deep splits.

Fail 14 Apr 2016 132,353 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side front lower suspension arm front inner bush shows extensive play.

odd speed rated tyres are fitted at the front axel.

off and near side front headlamps dip beam aim/image weak.

off and near side rear brake discs show wear/lipped edge.

off side front tyre tread shows uneven wear, is virtually bald at the edge and deep splits.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off side front position lamp is "dim"

Fail 21 Apr 2015 120,160 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

low fuel warning lamp illuminated.

off side front position lamp is "dim"

Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,777 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear, are bald at the edge and show deep splits.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and deep splits.

off side front headlamp dip-beam image weak.

Fail 22 Apr 2014 107,761 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off and near side front tyres tread show uneven wear, are bald at the edge and show deep splits.

off and near side rear tyres tread show uneven wear and deep splits.

off side front headlamp dip-beam image weak.

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,064 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 94,063 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 81,992 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 50,388 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 32,027 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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HJ06 MXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HJ06 MXG, 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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HJ06 MXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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