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VN06 XUO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

140,880 mi
Last recorded140,880 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 XUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 140,880 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 116,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes on both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 99,017 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 86,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,409 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 71,409 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 55,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 54,626 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,365 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 52,338 miles

uneven tread wear to both front tyres

Pass 8 Jan 2016 51,507 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,711 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 46,525 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 46,516 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 40,866 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 35,214 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 29,404 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 23,648 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 23,648 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2009 16,691 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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VN06 XUO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN06 XUO, 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 VN06 XUO registered?

VN06 XUO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 May 2006.

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