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HJ06 ZYM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

125,833 mi
Last recorded125,833 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 ZYM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 125,833 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both NSF and OSF (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Door mirror indicatior working but dim

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 122,522 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rubber bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rubber bush has started to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides rear inner. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 119,247 miles

Clean emissions

Pass 18 Oct 2022 115,182 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All Four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 109,962 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 109,962 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 106,218 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 106,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,680 miles

Front brake pads over lap both discs

Pass 18 Apr 2018 94,180 miles

Offside Front tyre has slow puncture

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

engine management light on

Pass 21 Apr 2017 89,694 miles

child seats both rear seats

engine management light is on

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

oil on engine

Fail 20 Apr 2017 89,694 miles

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

child seats both rear seats

engine management light is on

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

oil on engine

Pass 21 Apr 2016 84,166 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim - damaged

mil warning light on

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,166 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed s/wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel rim - damaged

mil warning light on

Pass 25 Apr 2015 77,737 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,981 miles

rear tyres near limit.

Pass 1 May 2013 62,824 miles

front tyres low depths.

Fail 1 May 2013 62,824 miles

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

front tyres low depths.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,458 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,780 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 36,780 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 23,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 15,944 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 15,944 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 ZYM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 ZYM, 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 HJ06 ZYM registered?

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

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