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OY56 VPM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

110,368 mi
Last recorded110,368 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY56 VPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2025 110,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 106,807 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 106,806 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 106,442 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Feb 2023 106,442 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 105,893 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 105,893 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 104,793 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlight lens is dull (4.1.4 (b))

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

Slight mist of diesel around the fuel filter pipes

Pass 21 Feb 2020 103,838 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,099 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge, stepped up tyre (5.2.3 (e))

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,233 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 97,395 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 55,425 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 93,148 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 93,144 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,442 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,325 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 86,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 82,829 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,592 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 79,587 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 59,033 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 59,033 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OY56 VPM, 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 VPM registered?

OY56 VPM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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