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MV56 JYH

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

188,848 mi
Last recorded188,848 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 JYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 188,848 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 184,350 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine mil light on

Fail 11 Aug 2025 184,350 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine mil light on

Pass 15 Aug 2024 177,886 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

engine mil light on

Fail 15 Aug 2024 177,886 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

engine mil light on

Pass 16 Aug 2023 172,459 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses misted

surface corrosion both front wings

Fail 15 Aug 2023 172,459 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

both headlamp lenses misted

surface corrosion both front wings

Pass 15 Aug 2022 166,628 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

engine mil illuminated

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2021 160,331 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2021 160,331 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2020 152,951 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 152,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2019 151,029 miles

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

headlamp lenses misted

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2019 151,029 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

headlamp lenses misted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2018 147,225 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 134,753 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 118,014 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 113,016 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2014 103,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2014 103,621 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2012 88,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washer jets poor but still put water on screen to clean !!!!!

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WORN AND PITTED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WALL SCUFFED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS JUST LEGAL 1.6MM AND IS CRACKED AND PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT AND CRACKED AND PERISHED

UNABLE ASSES UNDER BONNET AND UNDERSIDE FULLY DUE TO COVERS FITTED

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,187 miles

brake discs are pitted

engine management light on

rear tyres are cracked and perished

unable asses under bonnet and underside of vehicle fully due to plastic covers

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,721 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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MV56 JYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MV56 JYH, 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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MV56 JYH is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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