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MJ06 XFT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

164,683 mi
Last recorded164,683 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 XFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 164,683 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Parts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 160,403 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 151,391 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 145,530 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 145,526 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2019 140,235 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 140,234 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 125,202 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer sides

offside and nearside rear tyre have small cracks on the outer wall

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 118,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear wheel slightly binding

offside and nearside rear tyre have small cracks on the outer wall

Pass 17 Jun 2015 112,591 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyres have small cracks on the outer wall

Pass 21 May 2014 106,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre side walls has perished

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 96,708 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 91,860 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 83,198 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 64,506 miles

NSR Tyre has small cut within the inner tread surface

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

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

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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MJ06 XFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 MJ06 XFT, 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 MJ06 XFT registered?

MJ06 XFT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 May 2006.

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