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VE06 YDJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

181,489 mi
Last recorded181,489 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 181,489 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 166,814 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 162,509 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 162,508 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 159,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished -- dot 2304 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy / scratched (4.1.4 (b))

trays and covers fitted -- not allowing full inspection of covered areas

Pass 9 Jul 2020 157,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 146,770 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 146,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,412 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 140,407 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 128,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 128,429 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2015 120,094 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 113,180 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 103,136 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 89,704 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 78,227 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,749 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 65,749 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,555 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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VE06 YDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VE06 YDJ, 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 VE06 YDJ registered?

VE06 YDJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 July 2006.

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