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YC06 VWJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,175 mi
Last recorded165,175 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC06 VWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 165,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 157,567 miles

Nearside Front Outer side panel corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2020 157,564 miles

Electronic braking system warning device inoperative (1.7 (a))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both side sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer side panel corroded

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

Pass 13 May 2019 151,128 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 May 2019 151,116 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both front wishbones rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lens (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 143,629 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 133,854 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 121,779 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,073 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 109,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 95,960 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 95,940 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,250 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 76,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 68,648 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 54,264 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,263 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 34,604 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 34,604 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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YC06 VWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 YC06 VWJ, 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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YC06 VWJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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