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KX06 GWS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,284 mi
Last recorded157,284 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX06 GWS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 157,284 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes breaking up

Corrosion to offside front sill

Offside front tyre getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2024 140,083 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes worn

Both rear tyres close to the legal limit

Slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,553 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2021 117,316 miles

Offside rear tyre low

Fail 15 Nov 2021 117,316 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre low

Pass 2 Dec 2020 111,563 miles

Offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 27 Nov 2019 106,718 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 100,428 miles

Grease around nearside front outer cv boot, no signs of split

Headlight aim patterns poor

Nearside front tyre low

Fail 21 Nov 2018 100,376 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Grease around nearside front outer cv boot, no signs of split

Headlight aim patterns poor

Nearside front tyre low

Pass 28 Nov 2017 94,299 miles

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Nov 2017 94,299 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)

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

Damp around offside rear shock absorber

Nearside rear coil spring corroding

Offside rear tyre starting to wear uneven

Slight play offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,820 miles

Both front outer cv boots split, still prevent the ingress of dirt

Both rear coil springs corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2015 78,950 miles

Front outer C/V gaiters have small splits(to shaft area)

Offside front tyre low 225 45 17

Fail 25 Nov 2015 78,950 miles

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

Front outer C/V gaiters have small splits(to shaft area)

Offside front tyre low 225 45 17

Pass 10 Dec 2014 71,779 miles

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter split by shaft

O/S/R shock abs leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2014 71,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads low

N/S/F outer C/V gaiter split by shaft

O/S/R shock abs leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,294 miles

Both rear tyres worn uneven inside edges, still legal due to tyre design

Pass 10 Jan 2013 54,216 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 45,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 43,340 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,721 miles

Nearside front inner wing dust cover is insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,790 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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KX06 GWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 KX06 GWS, 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 KX06 GWS registered?

KX06 GWS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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