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KU06 DRZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,261 mi
Last recorded150,261 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU06 DRZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 150,261 miles

corrosion evident on under body components and sub frame

Fail 11 May 2022 150,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 4 May 2021 148,196 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 140,407 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 140,406 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 133,309 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 127,997 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 120,160 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

Fail 12 Jun 2017 120,158 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

interior mirror missing

Pass 29 Jun 2016 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 29 Jun 2016 111,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 101,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lens deteriated

front road springs corodded

Fail 29 Jun 2015 101,242 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both headlamp lens deteriated

front brake discs worn

front road springs corodded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 90,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 90,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers poor clearance

nearside rear shock absorber sleeve mounting ring adrift

Pass 30 May 2013 80,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal may not be maintaining seal

rear shock absorber shrouds adrift both sides

Pass 22 Jun 2012 71,345 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 71,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,110 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,498 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 37,878 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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KU06 DRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KU06 DRZ, 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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What year was KU06 DRZ registered?

KU06 DRZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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