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OV06 VYU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

205,729 mi
Last recorded205,729 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 VYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 205,729 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 205,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 193,693 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 184,278 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 180,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 175,784 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 159,690 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 135,786 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 125,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2018 125,536 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 115,670 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 104,915 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 25 Apr 2015 100,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2014 94,076 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 79,787 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 62,858 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2011 46,842 miles

Front axle rear wishbone bushes showing sirns of splitting

Front discs corroded and pitted

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 38,743 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 31,504 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 VYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OV06 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for OV06 VYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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