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YB06 BZL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,572 mi
Last recorded117,572 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 BZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 117,572 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 117,572 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,571 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 111,346 miles

Front brake disks - inner sides unevenly worn

M.I.L light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front rear wishbone bush starting to perish - light cracks

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front rear wishbone bush starting to perish - light cracks

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,696 miles

front brake discs show wear and lipped edge

n/s rear on parking brake effort getting weak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light is on

rear brake discs show a lipped edge

Pass 13 Aug 2013 89,086 miles

passanger wiper starting to smear

suspect raer pads getting low

two nails in o/s front tyre

Pass 9 Aug 2012 80,203 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,679 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edge

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 64,679 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on inner edge

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

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

Offside rear tyre is heavily stepped on inner egde

Pass 1 Sep 2010 49,326 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,011 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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YB06 BZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YB06 BZL, 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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YB06 BZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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