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WK06 XYG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,974 mi
Last recorded171,974 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 XYG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 171,974 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 171,961 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values 1.00 was reading 5.9 (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both sides (5.2.3 (l))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 167,595 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 167,590 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 160,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 152,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2018 152,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 144,923 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 136,538 miles

Headlamps slightly dim.

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 129,916 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 125,235 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 125,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 118,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 103,996 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 86,285 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 69,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 51,205 miles

Engine covers fitted visibility restricted.

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

Nearside front tyre Michelin 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 205/55R16 4-5-4 mm

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

Offside front tyre Michelin 205/55R16 5-5-5 mm

Offside rear tyre Michelin 205/55R16 4-5-5 mm

Under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted.

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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WK06 XYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WK06 XYG, 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 WK06 XYG registered?

WK06 XYG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 17 March 2006.

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