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SL06 EUJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

82,695 mi
Last recorded82,695 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL06 EUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 82,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 82,695 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 82,128 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,128 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 81,032 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 81,032 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 79,591 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 75,101 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 75,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 70,461 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 70,461 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 60,867 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 49,598 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 39,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 39,019 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 29,400 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 6 Mar 2015 23,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2014 22,663 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,756 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,907 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 16,692 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 14,131 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 10,900 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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SL06 EUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SL06 EUJ, 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 SL06 EUJ registered?

SL06 EUJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 March 2006.

Is SL06 EUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL06 EUJ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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