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YR06 YXD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,574 mi
Last recorded132,574 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR06 YXD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 132,574 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 132,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 114,862 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 114,862 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,926 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 109,922 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both sides (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 105,274 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 92,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 83,179 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,205 miles

exhaust flexy weak and blowing slightly

front brakes out of balance n/s down

Fail 12 Mar 2015 80,205 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust flexy weak and blowing slightly

front brakes out of balance n/s down

Pass 20 Mar 2014 70,897 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,591 miles

traction control light on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,591 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

traction control light on

Pass 15 Mar 2012 51,512 miles

both front tyres on 3/3.5mm

Pass 21 Mar 2011 41,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,825 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking up/perishing slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,158 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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YR06 YXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YR06 YXD, 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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YR06 YXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 April 2006.

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