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OY06 AYS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

166,489 mi
Last recorded166,489 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY06 AYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 166,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Under trays

Undersealed front to back

Pass 11 Oct 2025 164,102 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened tracking arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2024 159,847 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2023 156,105 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 152,401 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2022 152,401 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 145,346 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 141,016 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 137,326 miles

both front tyres on limit

nearside indicator damaged on mirror

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 12 Apr 2017 130,869 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of two o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,705 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of two o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 124,790 miles

nearside outer cv boot limited life

wishbone bushes starting to split

Fail 30 Mar 2016 124,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside outer cv boot limited life

wishbone bushes starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2015 105,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r lever on caliper not returning fully

o/s/r tyre heavily cracking and going bald on inner edge

rear bump stops worn and sleeves loose on shock absorbers

rear number plate cracked

service light on

Fail 16 Feb 2015 105,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pad warning light on

exhaust corroded

headlight lenses cloudy

n/s/f tyre tread getting low

n/s/f wheel binding

o/s/f tyre tread getting low

o/s/r lever on caliper not returning fully

o/s/r tyre heavily cracking and going bald on inner edge

rear bump stops worn and sleeves loose on shock absorbers

rear number plate cracked

service light on

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bottom arm rear bushes splitting

osr tyre cracking

rear shock asorber bump stops insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2013 83,492 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 71,849 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2011 58,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,414 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 46,414 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 33,493 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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OY06 AYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY06 AYS, 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 OY06 AYS registered?

OY06 AYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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