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VE06 YGJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

150,584 mi
Last recorded150,584 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 YGJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 150,584 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2024 140,096 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2024 140,096 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 137,565 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 134,545 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 133,157 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 122,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 109,858 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 109,858 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) 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))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,405 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 88,576 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 88,530 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 88,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. headlight internals (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre shows signs of wearing more on outer edge

both rear tyres perishing and cracking on sidewalls

both rear tyres unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 81,151 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 73,052 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,364 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 64,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2013 54,356 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 46,162 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,558 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 32,554 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 32,554 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 22,937 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 YGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 VE06 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

VE06 YGJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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