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OV06 VYJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,173 mi
Last recorded109,173 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,173 miles

Nearside main beam bulb poorly fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 109,103 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside main beam bulb poorly fitted

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside /offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 96,965 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 92,028 miles

Nearside Front headlamp in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2017 84,868 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 84,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,589 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 73,510 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 73,510 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre soft

Pass 2 Oct 2014 68,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 68,319 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,465 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 60,698 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 54,608 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 54,608 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 49,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,951 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,050 miles

slight smear from front wiper blades

Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,566 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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OV06 VYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OV06 VYJ, 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 OV06 VYJ registered?

OV06 VYJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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