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KM06 RFN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

197,920 mi
Last recorded197,920 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM06 RFN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 197,920 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 190,172 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 190,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 176,631 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 167,225 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 157,146 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 157,146 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 143,741 miles

parking brake low effort on offside

Pass 12 Apr 2022 141,663 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,735 miles

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Fail 13 Jan 2021 138,735 miles

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

all flexible brake hoses deteriorating

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,686 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 123,179 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 123,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 109,195 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 109,190 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure worn out of round and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2015 95,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

nearside rear tyre perished between treads

Fail 20 Jul 2015 95,037 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

nearside rear tyre perished between treads

Pass 12 Jul 2014 80,180 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 65,466 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 51,853 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 28 Jun 2011 43,496 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,945 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 27,006 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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KM06 RFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM06 RFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM06 RFN registered?

KM06 RFN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 July 2006.

Is KM06 RFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM06 RFN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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