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PL06 WYU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,801 mi
Last recorded185,801 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 WYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 185,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 184,766 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 184,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 163,264 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 163,264 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 144,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 144,123 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 124,520 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 115,969 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 105,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 86,837 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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PL06 WYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PL06 WYU, 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 PL06 WYU registered?

PL06 WYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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