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OV06 VZK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VZK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 117,978 miles

both sills soft but not holed

general corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2024 113,362 miles

Offside Front spring slightly corroded

all 4 shockers slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2023 108,400 miles

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

both front suspension arms corroded

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2022 104,408 miles

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

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

no comms with eobd

under body corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 100,350 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 100,340 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill's holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 97,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 92,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,028 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,600 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 75,710 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2016 75,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 70,320 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 65,124 miles

FAS not detected

Pass 15 May 2013 57,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 May 2012 50,314 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,840 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 31,605 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 24,599 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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OV06 VZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 OV06 VZK, 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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OV06 VZK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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