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J29 LDB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

135,613 mi
Last recorded135,613 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ29 LDB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 135,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

wax oil to chassis to floor

Pass 26 Oct 2024 130,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 130,430 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2023 123,845 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH REARS BINDING AND O/S/R BACL PLATE RUSTY SERVICE REAR BRAKES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 116,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 116,912 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 108,501 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 1 Dec 2021 108,501 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,890 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2019 83,490 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,985 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,588 miles

both rear tyres are perished inbetween tread

Fail 6 Apr 2016 71,473 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres are perished inbetween tread

Pass 8 Apr 2015 66,185 miles

both rear tyres perished inbetween treads

Pass 16 Apr 2014 60,602 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 55,382 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,236 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 41,314 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2010 32,943 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,414 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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J29 LDB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 J29 LDB, 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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J29 LDB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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