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RY06 GBV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

98,398 mi
Last recorded98,398 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY06 GBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,398 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 97,995 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 89,040 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 89,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 79,988 miles

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Dec 2022 79,988 miles

Emissions not tested Insufficient engine oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front flexi-pipe exhaust section deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged plastic casing damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,586 miles

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Dec 2021 69,586 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust flexi-pipe deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber plastic protective cover insecure

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 30 Dec 2020 62,391 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 62,391 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 56,223 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 50,771 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 50,771 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 46,531 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 46,531 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to shoulder ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 41,030 miles

Engine oil level low

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,549 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 29,138 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 22,322 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 17,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,386 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 13,771 miles

Advise both rear tyres outer edge cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2010 13,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise both rear tyres outer edge cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,593 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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RY06 GBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 RY06 GBV, 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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RY06 GBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 March 2006.

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