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YB06 EXJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

192,770 mi
Last recorded192,770 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 EXJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 192,770 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 192,742 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 165,521 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 165,420 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 155,169 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2020 155,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 139,916 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Nov 2019 139,916 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged glass cracked ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault n/s connection detached (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 130,617 miles

Nearside cv boot seaping

brake hoses splitting

oil leak

suspension bushes deteriorating

Fail 26 Nov 2018 130,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside cv boot seaping

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

brake hoses splitting

oil leak

suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Nov 2017 121,799 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 111,883 miles

Panel damage to both sides

Slight leak from nearside front shock absorber

Fail 23 Nov 2016 111,883 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Panel damage to both sides

Slight leak from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 23 Nov 2015 102,808 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Offside rear handbrake reading slightly low.

Rear discs slightly lipped on edges.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 93,616 miles

Front and rear discs slightly lipped on edges.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear inner light damaged.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Fail 27 Nov 2014 93,616 miles

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

Front and rear discs slightly lipped on edges.

Front brake pads starting to wear low.

Offside rear inner light damaged.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,566 miles

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,566 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Both front tyres are worn slightly on both edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on at time of test

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Front wipers starting to smear

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate just starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 72,047 miles

ns front outer cv boot cracking

nail in ns rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,968 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,335 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 29,770 miles

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

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

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

near side rear tyre cut to sidewall , perishing in tread

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 EXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EXJ, 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 YB06 EXJ registered?

YB06 EXJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 July 2006.

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