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J66 MUL

2006 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

197,568 mi
Last recorded197,568 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Unknown168,790 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ66 MUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 197,568 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 197,543 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2025 194,545 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2025 194,545 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 184,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 177,275 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside corrosion (body, suspension, towbar, exhaust etc)

Pass 25 May 2022 171,414 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer casing corroded

park brake only just met minimum requirements 16%

Fail 25 May 2022 171,414 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust box outer casing corroded

park brake only just met minimum requirements 16%

Pass 26 May 2021 166,066 miles

Nearside Coolant leak auxiliary pump under the van

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2021 166,065 miles

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

Nearside Coolant leak auxiliary pump under the van

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 160,915 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 May 2019 154,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 6 Jun 2018 149,070 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front top suspension mounts creaking

rear outer exhaust casing corroded

Fail 31 May 2018 148,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material trailing arm pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front top suspension mounts creaking

rear outer exhaust casing corroded

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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J66 MUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2006 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 168,790 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J66 MUL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 20 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J66 MUL is a 2006 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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