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RA06 PXX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

184,602 mi
Last recorded184,602 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA06 PXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 184,602 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 184,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 177,199 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2020 177,199 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 165,423 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hole in nearside rear lamp

Fail 17 Jan 2019 165,420 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

hole in nearside rear lamp

Pass 8 Jan 2018 153,600 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 144,561 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 144,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 139,874 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking and are also worn on the edges.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 124,687 miles

both front flexi brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,389 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2013 91,534 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 91,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 79,756 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 69,562 miles

Nearside outer driveshaft boot leaking grease slightly.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 54,054 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 39,942 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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RA06 PXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RA06 PXX, 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 RA06 PXX registered?

RA06 PXX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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