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KX06 ABA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

254,946 mi
Last recorded254,946 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 ABA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 254,946 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2025 254,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 239,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2024 239,072 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 224,329 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 224,329 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2022 222,309 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Dec 2022 222,298 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2022 222,284 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F Outer side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 218,488 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2021 218,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 207,341 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 207,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 193,895 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 193,893 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 178,448 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 178,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high dazzling (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 162,691 miles

EML on

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2017 141,409 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 141,409 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 134,255 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,191 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2014 126,141 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 119,109 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 119,109 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 99,930 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 83,461 miles

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

front and rear brake disc,s worn scored

Pass 14 Jul 2010 68,078 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 51,465 miles

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

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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KX06 ABA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 KX06 ABA, 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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KX06 ABA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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