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RO06 VLR

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

176,384 mi
Last recorded176,384 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO06 VLR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 176,384 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 176,384 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 163,264 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 147,797 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 141,085 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 141,085 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 131,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 131,579 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear 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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 129,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 129,600 miles

Offside Front 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 25 Jul 2014 114,661 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 114,661 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 100,342 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 87,369 miles

airbag fault

both front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 79,913 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 79,913 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 67,917 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 52,098 miles

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

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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RO06 VLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 RO06 VLR, 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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RO06 VLR is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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