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MT55 WLD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

184,483 mi
Last recorded184,483 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT55 WLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 184,483 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 175,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 175,629 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 170,960 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp pattern poor

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 170,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,687 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 164,170 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

small crack in windscreen

upper and lower guards fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2019 164,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

upper and lower guards fitted

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

small crack in windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2018 152,049 miles

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

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2018 152,049 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 133,987 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 133,987 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 128,963 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 123,971 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,365 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 120,359 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 117,046 miles

both front tyres cracking between tread

both rear tyres cracking between tread+scrubbing off inner edges

Pass 14 Feb 2013 113,418 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 113,418 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,916 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 103,916 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 89,039 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 89,010 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

E.M.L. ON

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,353 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 59,722 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 59,722 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (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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MT55 WLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MT55 WLD, 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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MT55 WLD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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