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LB06 SYR

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

180,489 mi
Last recorded180,489 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 SYR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 180,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens is slightly cloudy

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

Pass 12 May 2022 173,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 10 May 2022 173,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 167,298 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Cable to open bonnet damaged, can only be opened with plyers or similar tool (3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 167,291 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer limit 1.00, reading average of 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Due to ingress of dirt, dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine oil level close to minimum

Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Cable to open bonnet damaged, can only be opened with plyers or similar tool (3.1 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 155,007 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2019 155,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 126,034 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 109,406 miles

Both rear tyres age cracked and wearing low

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted obscuring various components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 92,929 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Fail 18 Mar 2016 92,929 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Pass 7 Mar 2015 77,301 miles

advise front headlamp lenses discoloured

advise nsf wiper rubber starting to split

advise oil level low

advise small chunk out of nsf tyre sidewall

advise small stonechips in front windscreen

Pass 1 Mar 2014 63,797 miles

front headlamp lenses fading.

Fail 1 Mar 2014 63,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

front headlamp lenses fading.

nearside rear outer tyre wall cracking.

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge down to 1.6mm

Pass 19 Mar 2013 51,963 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged and wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2012 46,330 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 40,357 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 33,861 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 26,469 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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LB06 SYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LB06 SYR, 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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LB06 SYR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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