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YF56 VOU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

148,765 mi
Last recorded148,765 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 VOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 148,765 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 141,344 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 132,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Mar 2014 132,327 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 18 Mar 2013 105,180 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,719 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,796 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2009 48,188 miles

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

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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YF56 VOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YF56 VOU, 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 YF56 VOU registered?

YF56 VOU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is YF56 VOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF56 VOU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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