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RK06 PXD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,976 mi
Last recorded154,976 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 PXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 154,976 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 154,976 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,751 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 134,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 122,612 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 122,607 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,141 miles

advise rear b/discs worn & lipped

Fail 23 Oct 2013 111,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise rear b/discs worn & lipped

Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,570 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)

rear registration plate starting to peel

Fail 13 Oct 2012 100,383 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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)

rear registration plate starting to peel

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,213 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 85,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2009 61,426 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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RK06 PXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RK06 PXD, 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 RK06 PXD registered?

RK06 PXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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