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RE56 VYP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,355 mi
Last recorded218,355 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE56 VYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 218,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 218,352 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 200,219 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 200,178 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 188,881 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 173,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 154,783 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 148,114 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 143,566 miles

both outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 136,545 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 123,070 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 107,348 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 103,184 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 103,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 96,332 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 96,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 85,931 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 55,166 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 VYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is RE56 VYP safe to buy?

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