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MJ06 YHG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

161,304 mi
Last recorded161,304 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 YHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 161,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 150,525 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 146,425 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower under tray fitted

Rear Lower early sign of corrosion

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all around 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 143,318 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 143,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2022 136,779 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 136,779 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 129,407 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 122,228 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,110 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2019 116,110 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,863 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 102,547 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,498 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 87,408 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2015 87,252 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 77,708 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2013 71,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2012 64,019 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 54,659 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 54,659 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 May 2010 42,199 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 33,252 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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MJ06 YHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MJ06 YHG, 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 MJ06 YHG registered?

MJ06 YHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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