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PJ06 XLR

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

154,692 mi
Last recorded154,692 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,692 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 154,692 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 150,581 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 150,581 miles

Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 145,455 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 145,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 141,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 141,892 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 136,610 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 136,609 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 129,334 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 116,344 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 104,764 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 104,764 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,984 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 82,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 82,931 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Dec 2010 81,193 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,962 miles

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

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

inner rear brake pads wearing thin

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2009 64,220 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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PJ06 XLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PJ06 XLR, 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 PJ06 XLR registered?

PJ06 XLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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