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SJ06 TYB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

186,629 mi
Last recorded186,629 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ06 TYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 186,629 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 186,623 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak center clamp (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 170,395 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 170,395 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 155,566 miles

Nearside wing mirror indicator lamp has intermitting fault

Fail 24 Feb 2017 155,565 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside wing mirror indicator lamp has intermitting fault

Pass 19 Feb 2016 139,966 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 120,974 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 101,857 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,544 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,116 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 52,373 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 33,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Feb 2009 11,526 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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SJ06 TYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SJ06 TYB, 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 SJ06 TYB registered?

SJ06 TYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 March 2006.

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The MOT history for SJ06 TYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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