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KS06 JVN

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,973 mi
Last recorded169,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 JVN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 169,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slight oil leak / under covers fitted / corrosion on coil springs / n/s/r sill corroding / perishing in tread on rear tyres

Fail 26 Jun 2025 169,973 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

o/s/f tyre 3mm

slight oil leak / under covers fitted / corrosion on coil springs / n/s/r sill corroding / perishing in tread on rear tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2024 163,728 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 154,409 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 148,616 miles

Both offside tyres are wearing close to the legal limit

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2021 140,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 126,464 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 126,442 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 122,673 miles

E.M.L light on

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 108,990 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens slightly opaque (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' BORDERLINE (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside of the treaded section of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

engine management light stays on indicating a fault in the system

rear offside and nearside shock absorber dust cover/shields insecure

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2017 99,942 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 99,942 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 88,982 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 11 Mar 2015 76,628 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 69,061 miles

Excessive handbrake travel

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 56,582 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 47,052 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 34,449 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 24,345 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 17,091 miles

All tyre's cracked across whole of tread

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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KS06 JVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KS06 JVN, 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 KS06 JVN registered?

KS06 JVN is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 August 2006.

Is KS06 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 JVN shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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