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J3 TUH

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,657 mi
Last recorded139,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 TUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 139,657 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 139,657 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 133,158 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,636 miles
Fail 24 May 2024 129,610 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 127,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2023 127,155 miles

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

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 125,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 121,025 miles

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

Rear BOTH rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 31 Dec 2020 121,025 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Sticker obstructing the view of the road (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre. Rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational tyre. rotating wrong way (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear BOTH rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2019 114,688 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front and O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 109,114 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 103,542 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 96,904 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 89,395 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 89,395 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 82,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 73,973 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 68,242 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,100 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 48,127 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 38,618 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 38,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 27,762 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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J3 TUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J3 TUH, 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 J3 TUH registered?

J3 TUH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 April 2006.

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