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OY56 MLO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

98,388 mi
Last recorded98,388 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 MLO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 98,388 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Oct 2025 98,333 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Oct 2024 94,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 90,364 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 86,740 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,554 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 81,140 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 78,442 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 72,588 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 72,588 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2017 68,521 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 62,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 58,049 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 51,799 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,229 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 44,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,282 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 30,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,400 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 15,209 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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OY56 MLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OY56 MLO, 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 OY56 MLO registered?

OY56 MLO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 2006.

Is OY56 MLO safe to buy?

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