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AF06 YXS

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

160,700 mi
Last recorded160,700 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF06 YXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 160,700 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 156,472 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 152,394 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 147,895 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 141,393 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 141,393 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 141,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 138,794 miles

Front drop link bushes perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 125,896 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 113,092 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,296 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 90,468 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 77,982 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 67,095 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,827 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 51,267 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 41,442 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 30,412 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,864 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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AF06 YXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF06 YXS, 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 AF06 YXS registered?

AF06 YXS is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 24 March 2006.

Is AF06 YXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF06 YXS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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