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YD56 VBF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,680 mi
Last recorded157,680 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 VBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2024 157,680 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 117,227 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 117,195 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 93,767 miles
Pass 12 May 2020
Pass 6 Mar 2019 90,696 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2019 90,696 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,552 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 87,552 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,159 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 86,138 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,093 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,438 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 79,815 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is craking and starting to split no cords showing at time of test

Pass 11 Jan 2012 77,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 73,639 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

bonnet cannot be opened

Pass 14 Nov 2009 71,869 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 68,724 miles

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

osf tyre worn on inner edge.below 1.6mm

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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YD56 VBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD56 VBF, 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 YD56 VBF registered?

YD56 VBF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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