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KS06 YMU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,186 mi
Last recorded97,186 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS06 YMU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 97,186 miles

front and rear hubs rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2025 97,181 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear hubs rusty

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2024 94,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 4 Jul 2024

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 21 Jul 2023 90,481 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 86,532 miles

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

poor image on headlights

rear suspension components rusty

Pass 13 Jul 2021 82,452 miles

all suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 13 Jul 2020 79,807 miles

rear suspension rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2019 77,262 miles

poor image on headlights

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,262 miles

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

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

poor image on headlights

rear suspension components in a rusty condition

Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,664 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 70,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 65,135 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 59,259 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 47,292 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,094 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 26,700 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 18,354 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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KS06 YMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KS06 YMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS06 YMU registered?

KS06 YMU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 July 2006.

Is KS06 YMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS06 YMU shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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