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WG06 VRU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

213,413 mi
Last recorded213,413 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 VRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 213,413 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 202,800 miles

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

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

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

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

underbody generally effected by surface corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2017 202,800 miles

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

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

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

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

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

underbody generally effected by surface corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2016 201,843 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper not clear windscreen fully

Fail 14 Sep 2016 201,843 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning wires broken

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wiper not clear windscreen fully

Fail 22 Jul 2016 201,841 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

eng light on indicating a fault

Pass 16 Jul 2015 196,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 17 Jul 2014 189,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 15 Jul 2014 189,142 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Pass 15 Jul 2013 178,769 miles

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

engine management light on indicating fault

Fail 15 Jul 2013 178,769 miles

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

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

engine management light on indicating fault

Pass 4 Jul 2012 170,096 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,636 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 162,636 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 152,526 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 111,731 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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WG06 VRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WG06 VRU, 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 WG06 VRU registered?

WG06 VRU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 July 2006.

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