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VA06 DNJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,230 mi
Last recorded190,230 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 DNJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 190,230 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 190,218 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 189,890 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 187,124 miles
Fail 19 May 2024 187,033 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 184,994 miles
Fail 7 May 2023 184,761 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 182,015 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 181,953 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,888 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,108 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 156,006 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 206,940 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 206,940 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 Jun 2016 201,172 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 201,172 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint steering rack (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 185,237 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 157,639 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 29 Jun 2013 132,754 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 104,384 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,634 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 79,634 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge and starting to go out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,535 miles

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

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 29 Jul 2009 24,045 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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VA06 DNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VA06 DNJ, 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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VA06 DNJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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