2006 Volkswagen Jetta · 6,426 MOT tests
2006 Volkswagen Jetta reliability
2006 Volkswagen Jettas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Jetta years (6,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- 41.1%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Jettas: 35%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 133,258
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 6,426
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 7.1% of tests fail here (136% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 75% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics16.7%
- Suspension16.5%
- Brakes11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Tyres8.1%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.4%
- Seat belts and airbags7.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.87%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.56%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.78%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.6%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.76%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.44%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.47%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.57%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Jetta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta reliable?
2006 Volkswagen Jettas fail 41.1% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 12 Jetta years (6,426 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta MOT?
Most often headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.87% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.67% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.56% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2006 Volkswagen Jetta shows 133,258 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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