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YE06 EPD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,490 mi
Last recorded144,490 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE06 EPD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 144,490 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 144,463 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s & o/s entire sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f inner & outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 129,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 120,379 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 120,338 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f tyre worn

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,396 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,396 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 103,606 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 103,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 95,482 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Apr 2018 95,479 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2017 90,284 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 90,252 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 83,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 80,173 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 80,173 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,502 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 62,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,758 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 52,758 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 45,201 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 45,201 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 35,539 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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YE06 EPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YE06 EPD, 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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YE06 EPD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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