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YT06 TNK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

163,333 mi
Last recorded163,333 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 TNK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 163,333 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray loose

Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 150,219 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 146,925 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 141,979 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 141,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,577 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 132,690 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 132,690 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 126,010 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 116,184 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 107,854 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 100,815 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 94,075 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,410 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 57,742 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 51,833 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 41,698 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 30,322 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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YT06 TNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YT06 TNK, 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 YT06 TNK registered?

YT06 TNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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