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SH06 AVU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

192,599 mi
Last recorded192,599 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 AVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 192,599 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 190,061 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 190,061 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 184,043 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 168,037 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 168,037 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 154,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 142,291 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

left rear shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 15 Apr 2014 129,010 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 129,010 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

NSF outer cv boot clip insecure (inner) but not leaking grease

Pass 12 Apr 2013 116,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2013 116,035 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake imbalance.

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,778 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 101,778 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 88,818 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,308 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 55,585 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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SH06 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SH06 AVU, 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 SH06 AVU registered?

SH06 AVU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 April 2006.

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