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KD06 LJA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,755 mi
Last recorded163,755 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD06 LJA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 163,755 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 144,699 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 144,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 129,787 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 129,533 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 99,525 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 99,525 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 72,707 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 48,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 48,437 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,730 miles

nearside & offside rear tyres are badly cracking

nearside front lower arm bush has movement

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,755 miles

rear tyres are cracking ,treads/side walls

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,259 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 37,075 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 34,708 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,360 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 28,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 26,454 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,598 miles

n/s/f tyre is cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,327 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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KD06 LJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 KD06 LJA, 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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KD06 LJA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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