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S888 DPB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 2967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

119,114 mi
Last recorded119,114 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 DPB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,967cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 119,114 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 220,054 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 220,054 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 114,274 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 113,757 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 113,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 207,702 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 112,099 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 190,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mill (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2022 105,494 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 170,981 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 170,981 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 96,495 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 156,051 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 92,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 145,033 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 86,491 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 127,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 78,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2018 122,411 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 70,674 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 113,949 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 63,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 102,490 miles

baby seat fitted

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 28 May 2015 57,022 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 92,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2015 92,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2014 50,735 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 83,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 45,044 miles

nearside rear tyre is worn close to limit

offside front tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 26 Mar 2013 72,165 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 39,232 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 54,798 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)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 35,023 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 34,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,745 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,483 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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S888 DPB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 2,967cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 S888 DPB, 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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S888 DPB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 15 June 2006.

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