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DY56 ESO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

182,757 mi
Last recorded182,757 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY56 ESO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 182,757 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 182,757 miles

Central Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 157,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 147,027 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 138,331 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 138,331 miles

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

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

Front both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 126,745 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 126,745 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 113,415 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 113,415 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 98,215 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,630 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 61,861 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 44,804 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 44,804 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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DY56 ESO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY56 ESO, 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 DY56 ESO registered?

DY56 ESO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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