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MT06 WDO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,444 mi
Last recorded135,444 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT06 WDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 135,444 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 124,501 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 124,501 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,280 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 123,280 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 121,340 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,332 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 117,069 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,946 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 82,042 miles

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

tracking

Fail 4 Oct 2014 82,042 miles

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

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)

tracking

Pass 21 Sep 2013 62,108 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 62,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,960 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 50,829 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,513 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,069 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 37,068 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MT06 WDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 MT06 WDO, 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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MT06 WDO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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