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RY55 UNU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,641 mi
Last recorded146,641 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 UNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 146,641 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 145,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 136,732 miles

Bonnet release very stiff to operate.

Pass 13 Mar 2015 127,874 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside mirror glass missing

slight brake bind- offside rear

Pass 5 Mar 2014 116,022 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre has a perished side wall

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,591 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 97,118 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 90,706 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,706 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 79,762 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,781 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyre worn uneven

stone chip in o/s windscreen

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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RY55 UNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RY55 UNU, 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 RY55 UNU registered?

RY55 UNU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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