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PJ06 XNB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,569 mi
Last recorded183,569 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ06 XNB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2025 183,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect HEADLIGHT DETERIORATED (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 175,830 miles

Coolant leak from lower pipes

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 175,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak from lower pipes

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 148,448 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 148,347 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill section. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,718 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,718 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 140,711 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 138,758 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2019 132,105 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2019 132,105 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,369 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 128,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 115,695 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2017 115,695 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2016 98,208 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,399 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 76,849 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 76,849 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 68,402 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 64,883 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 56,749 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 434,967 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 32,423 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 XNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XNB, 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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PJ06 XNB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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