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YT56 LCA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,307 mi
Last recorded143,307 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 LCA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 143,307 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 143,307 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 130,812 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,895 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 118,895 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure pulling through the hook on the caliper (3.5.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,356 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on limits (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 77,103 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,561 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Winter tyres fitted

Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,870 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 33,870 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 26,273 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 19,314 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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YT56 LCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YT56 LCA, 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 YT56 LCA registered?

YT56 LCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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