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PK56 YZY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

166,741 mi
Last recorded166,741 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 YZY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 166,741 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 166,633 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 155,464 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 143,041 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2023 142,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 142,815 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 132,632 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 126,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 111,706 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 96,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 82,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 45,977 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

nsr ,osr tyres cracking on side walls

nsr ,osr tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 19 Mar 2013 40,471 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers smearing

nsr ,osr tyres cracking on side walls

nsr ,osr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2011 32,005 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 5 Nov 2010 26,049 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,049 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 20,333 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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PK56 YZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PK56 YZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK56 YZY registered?

PK56 YZY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 November 2006.

Is PK56 YZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 YZY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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