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S8 UKK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

173,031 mi
Last recorded173,031 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 UKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 173,031 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2025 161,115 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 150,229 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 150,229 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 139,233 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,317 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 130,305 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 119,516 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 119,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,646 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,897 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 87,897 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 75,794 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 75,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,383 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 55,369 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,556 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s rear tyre side wall cracking

o/s rear tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2012 37,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 21 Feb 2011 31,840 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)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 25,976 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s outer sill damaged!

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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S8 UKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 S8 UKK, 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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S8 UKK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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