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SV06 BYB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

162,971 mi
Last recorded162,971 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV06 BYB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 162,971 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 148,965 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 148,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 132,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 123,617 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 123,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 115,137 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 115,136 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 97,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Apr 2012 97,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2011 76,488 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disks corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust boot missing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 76,294 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake disks corroded

offside rear shock absorber dust boot missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 51,508 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 51,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,665 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)

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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SV06 BYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SV06 BYB, 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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SV06 BYB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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