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LR06 ERK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,569 mi
Last recorded101,569 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 ERK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 101,569 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,258 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 91,219 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 87,217 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 87,217 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 84,812 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 81,246 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,992 miles

both headlamp lenses badly oxidised beam image just acceptable at time of inspection

Pass 13 Apr 2018 76,421 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 76,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges and cracking on tread

Pass 21 Mar 2016 61,531 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

both front tyres close to wear bars

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,509 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 48,369 miles

Child seat fitted to OSR.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 48,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted to OSR.

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,035 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2012 34,764 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 22,747 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,198 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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LR06 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LR06 ERK, 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 LR06 ERK registered?

LR06 ERK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 March 2006.

Is LR06 ERK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR06 ERK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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