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LD06 WVU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,159 mi
Last recorded142,159 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 WVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2024 142,159 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 142,159 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 131,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 131,623 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 115,571 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 115,518 miles

Central Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Oct 2021 101,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 92,183 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,592 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 78,592 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn cotton reel wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake pads approx. 70% worn

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,703 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 67,703 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 59,678 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.8ml approx

slight play in steering down shaft / play at steering wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2017 59,674 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn to 2.8ml approx

slight play in steering down shaft / play at steering wheel

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,479 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 47,464 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 43,178 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyres staritng to perish

Pass 27 Mar 2013 39,575 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 36,736 miles

esp light on

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,883 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 28,677 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 23,213 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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LD06 WVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LD06 WVU, 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 LD06 WVU registered?

LD06 WVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 April 2006.

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