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SM06 ZVD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,745 mi
Last recorded189,745 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM06 ZVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 189,745 miles

both front balljoints slight play

drivers door requires some force to close

o/s/f shocker has a minor leak

rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 189,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front balljoints slight play

drivers door requires some force to close

o/s/f shocker has a minor leak

rear wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 174,726 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 173,897 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 150,206 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 150,199 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 131,461 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 131,449 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 109,601 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,299 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,939 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 80,251 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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SM06 ZVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SM06 ZVD, 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 SM06 ZVD registered?

SM06 ZVD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 July 2006.

Is SM06 ZVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM06 ZVD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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