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BV56 YBG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,526 mi
Last recorded129,526 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV56 YBG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

corrosion on coil springs

rear brake pads low

travel in handbrake

tyres stretched on rims

Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 107,639 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 16 Aug 2013 98,709 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2013 98,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jun 2012 79,142 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

child seat nsr

osf tyre has hedgehog quils stuck in inner wall

Pass 10 Jan 2011 56,347 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jan 2011 56,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

uneven wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2010 55,448 miles

NSR tyre worn on the inner edge.

Fail 1 Sep 2009 46,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,120 miles

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

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

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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BV56 YBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BV56 YBG, 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 BV56 YBG registered?

BV56 YBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 September 2006.

Is BV56 YBG safe to buy?

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