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VF55 PVZ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,048 mi
Last recorded137,048 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF55 PVZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 137,048 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 137,046 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2025 135,266 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 135,251 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 133,526 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 129,848 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 124,684 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 121,100 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 121,098 miles

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

Both rear bump stops perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosted (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 119,100 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

Front Under tray screws missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 119,019 miles

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

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

Front Engine undertray screws missing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Bump stops perished

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,078 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 116,078 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 111,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Bump stop perishing

Offside Rear Slight brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 111,206 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glass frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Bump stop perishing

Offside Rear Slight brake binding

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,466 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Glass frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 105,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp Glass frosting (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,200 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 100,200 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Bump stop perished

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,550 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 81,153 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 74,971 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,902 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,168 miles

front body mounting bracket fouling front exhaust pipe

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,414 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 47,717 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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VF55 PVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VF55 PVZ, 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 VF55 PVZ registered?

VF55 PVZ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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