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YC56 EOB

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,259 mi
Last recorded171,259 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 EOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 171,259 miles

Engine management warning light illuminated at test

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

Fail 22 Dec 2015 171,259 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Up to 34% imbalance measured (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management warning light illuminated at test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 153,282 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 131,920 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 112,217 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 97,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 79,463 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 79,463 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,170 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YC56 EOB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC56 EOB, 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 YC56 EOB registered?

YC56 EOB is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is YC56 EOB safe to buy?

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