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SH06 LNJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,677 mi
Last recorded177,677 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH06 LNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2021 177,677 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 167,706 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 160,819 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 160,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 154,900 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 146,915 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 27 Apr 2017 146,915 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,968 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 117,866 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 103,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 103,758 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 91,086 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,961 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,990 miles

tracktion control light on

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2012 77,989 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/r brake back plate corroded

tracktion control light on

Pass 28 Apr 2011 63,385 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,639 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,015 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 LNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SH06 LNJ, 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 LNJ registered?

SH06 LNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

Is SH06 LNJ safe to buy?

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