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YB06 GUF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

176,626 mi
Last recorded176,626 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB06 GUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 176,626 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 160,223 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive both (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 143,200 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 129,000 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 128,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2016 117,421 miles

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low.

plastic covers fitted to underside and inner wheel arches.

Fail 11 Nov 2016 117,421 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn low on inner tread.

offside and nearside front tyres wearing low.

plastic covers fitted to underside and inner wheel arches.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 105,153 miles

plastic covers fitted to underside.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 95,616 miles

front sceen washers needs some attention just clear windscreen.

Fail 26 Sep 2014 95,606 miles

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

front sceen washers needs some attention just clear windscreen.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 87,156 miles

front brakes limit

rear brakes worn

rear tyres 2mm

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Sep 2013 87,156 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brakes limit

front tyres 2mm

rear brakes worn

Pass 11 Sep 2012 78,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres limit, devoid of tread and uneven tread inner edge (recommend replace now)

brakes worn

Fail 11 Sep 2012 78,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres limit, devoid of tread and uneven tread inner edge (recommend replace now)

brakes worn

Pass 2 Sep 2011 72,563 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 63,904 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 63,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 17 Sep 2009 57,766 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,439 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 GUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GUF, 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 GUF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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