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PL06 VLJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,092 mi
Last recorded103,092 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 103,092 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 98,630 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 94,208 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 94,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,276 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 85,562 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 81,461 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 77,859 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 72,955 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,033 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,540 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 46,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 37,465 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 29,901 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,810 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 24,505 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 20,104 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,680 miles

both front tyres have cracks to tread and down to 3.0mm.

both rear tyres have cracks to tread.

Pass 10 Jul 2009 11,633 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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PL06 VLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 PL06 VLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL06 VLJ registered?

PL06 VLJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 July 2006.

Is PL06 VLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL06 VLJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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