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K8 GWS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

115,270 mi
Last recorded115,270 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 GWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 115,270 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 106,096 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 94,395 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2017 80,276 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded and starting to separate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm rear console bush's starting to crack

front coil springs starting to corroded

Fail 19 May 2017 80,276 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1e)

Central exhaust clamp corroded and starting to separate

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface area corroding (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

both front lower arm rear console bush's starting to crack

front coil springs starting to corroded

Pass 19 May 2016 67,571 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended arm rear (2.4.F.3)

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 57,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 50,041 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 42,961 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,707 miles

both rear tyres cracked around treads

Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,270 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 22,401 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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K8 GWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K8 GWS, 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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K8 GWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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