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HK55 YTY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,636 mi
Last recorded116,636 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK55 YTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 116,636 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear mountings (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 111,351 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 111,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 100,300 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot latch sticks

both rear tyres are heavily and unevenly worn on inner edges

engine management light staying on

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2015 100,300 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

boot latch sticks

both rear tyres are heavily and unevenly worn on inner edges

engine management light staying on

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2014 88,334 miles

Oil leak

engine mil lamp on

Fail 28 Feb 2014 88,334 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine mil lamp on

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,219 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,840 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 69,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 3 Feb 2011 58,409 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,498 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

Fail 1 Feb 2010 47,498 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2009 35,470 miles

N,s,f tyre has 2 cuts in sidewall not exposing cords.

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

Offside Rear 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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HK55 YTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HK55 YTY, 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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HK55 YTY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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