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YR56 ZPS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,310 mi
Last recorded133,310 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ZPS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 133,310 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 124,517 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 115,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 106,182 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 106,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,971 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Sep 2015 94,971 miles

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

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

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

off side rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 23 Sep 2014 83,485 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,826 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,826 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 54,824 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2012 54,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 42,813 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 34,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 27,351 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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YR56 ZPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR56 ZPS, 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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What year was YR56 ZPS registered?

YR56 ZPS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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