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RJ06 TXE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,252 mi
Last recorded132,252 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 TXE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 132,252 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 131,469 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 125,490 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 125,487 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2017 118,522 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 112,591 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking close to inner ply/cords

engine lamp illuminated

Fail 21 May 2016 112,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine lamp illuminated

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking close to inner ply/cords

Pass 27 May 2015 107,058 miles

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

cracking on both rear tyres on tread close to inner ply/cords

Fail 26 May 2015 107,057 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

cracking on both rear tyres on tread close to inner ply/cords

electric power steering warning lamp illuminated then went off and stayed off possable intermittent fault.

Pass 27 May 2014 102,281 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2014 102,281 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 97,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on front windscreen zone b

Pass 5 Jun 2012 94,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on front windscreen in zone b

Fail 5 Jun 2012 94,156 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

light scratches on front windscreen in zone b

Pass 19 May 2011 89,501 miles

brakes slightly noisy when applyed unable to see all of brake pads .

Pass 7 Jun 2010 86,910 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 65,021 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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RJ06 TXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RJ06 TXE, 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 RJ06 TXE registered?

RJ06 TXE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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