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YH56 FKX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

141,142 mi
Last recorded141,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 FKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 141,142 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2016 140,992 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 137,076 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 137,069 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 131,105 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 131,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,305 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 124,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 25 Aug 2012 117,863 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 108,885 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 108,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 90,255 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,032 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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YH56 FKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YH56 FKX, 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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YH56 FKX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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