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VN56 YGE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

123,118 mi
Last recorded123,118 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 YGE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 123,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 118,729 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,592 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 106,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 96,472 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 95,617 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 86,968 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 77,614 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 67,860 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 61,160 miles

Note! both front tyres are worn on outside edges

Fail 18 Dec 2015 61,160 miles

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

Note! both front tyres are worn on outside edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 53,203 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 47,630 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 39,203 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 5 Dec 2011 32,266 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,665 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 19,131 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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VN56 YGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VN56 YGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN56 YGE registered?

VN56 YGE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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The MOT history for VN56 YGE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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