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SO06 GSZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,059 mi
Last recorded155,059 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 GSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 155,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 153,053 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 152,819 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2024 152,807 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2023 148,522 miles

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2023 148,517 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 144,469 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has crack

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components and frame corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2022 144,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens has crack

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components and frame corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 139,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 139,140 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2020 136,001 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 131,615 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2019 131,600 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 125,702 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 125,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 114,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 99,512 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

crack in windscreen n/s

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,174 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 46,604 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 35,884 miles

o/s/r wing damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2009 23,936 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/r door and wing damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2009 23,936 miles

n/s/f bumper damaged

o/s/r door and wing 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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SO06 GSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SO06 GSZ, 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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SO06 GSZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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