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VK06 AEV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,077 mi
Last recorded143,077 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK06 AEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,077 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 131,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 120,298 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

pad warning light on

Fail 28 Dec 2020 120,297 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant warning light on

pad warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2020 104,177 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 104,176 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 98,851 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front springs / very slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 29 Dec 2017 89,737 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight corrosion on front springs

Pass 28 Dec 2016 82,586 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,561 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,561 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 57,715 miles

both front tyres perishing

Fail 11 Jan 2014 57,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres perishing

Pass 6 Dec 2012 50,803 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 48,000 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 40,044 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 40,044 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 29,661 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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VK06 AEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VK06 AEV, 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 VK06 AEV registered?

VK06 AEV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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