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YK56 ZTG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,399 mi
Last recorded128,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 ZTG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 128,399 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 128,398 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 123,364 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 123,359 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 107,848 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 104,467 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 104,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 101,027 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking on tread

wiper slight smear

Pass 8 Jul 2016 97,355 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 85,658 miles

rear brake pads low

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres wearing unevenly and low in tread in places

Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,363 miles

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Fail 6 Aug 2014 73,362 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front tyres close to legal limit

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,992 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 47,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 38,033 miles

o/s/front pads lower than n/s

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,820 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread

Pass 25 Sep 2009 17,661 miles

both front tyres heavily perished in tread

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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YK56 ZTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YK56 ZTG, 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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YK56 ZTG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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