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RE56 BYS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,712 mi
Last recorded115,712 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 115,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 110,312 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,493 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 96,164 miles

Covers fitted preventing a full inspection.

Near side rear tyre on 3mm. Off side tyre on 4mm

OSF head lamp slightly loose. Doesn't effect headlight aim.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 89,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to 3mm plus inner tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4mm. Inner edge wearing faster than the rest of the tyre (4.1.E.1)

Under tray loose and missing screws

Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,238 miles

child seat in n/s/r

o/s & n/s/r road springs slightly coroded

Pass 25 Sep 2014 68,084 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,205 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 56,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 46,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 38,128 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 29,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,339 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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RE56 BYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RE56 BYS, 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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RE56 BYS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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