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RE06 ETR

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,672 mi
Last recorded130,672 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE06 ETR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 130,672 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 130,632 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 127,862 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 119,088 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 100,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 88,714 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,115 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 80,115 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,461 miles

Front console bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 77,461 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective air bag warning on (5.4.1)

Front console bushes starting to perish

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 75,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front seatbelt stalk covers missing

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear both bumpstops badly perished

Pass 26 Nov 2014 67,504 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,684 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 61,423 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 61,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 53,396 miles

n/s/r bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre outer side wall split

Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,344 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,704 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 35,054 miles

emergency blue light in bottom of windscreen

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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RE06 ETR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE06 ETR, 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

How do I check the history of RE06 ETR?

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What year was RE06 ETR registered?

RE06 ETR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 June 2006.

Is RE06 ETR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE06 ETR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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