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AF56 GKV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

172,958 mi
Last recorded172,958 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 GKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 172,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 169,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear brake light glass cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2023 166,319 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 166,319 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 163,181 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 152,041 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 123,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 123,540 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 111,808 miles

offside front and rear pads low and discs worn

offside front tyre cracked

Pass 13 Oct 2017 108,471 miles

Offside Front Tyre perished

Fail 12 Oct 2017 108,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated / fogged (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Headlight foggy

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords showing on outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Perished

Offside Front Headlight foggy

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,672 miles

Offside HEAD LAMP GLASS DETERIORATED JUST OK FOR MOT ADVISE TO POLISH/MOP GLASS

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,672 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside HEAD LAMP GLASS DETERIORATED JUST OK FOR MOT ADVISE TO POLISH/MOP GLASS

Pass 15 Oct 2014 93,295 miles

o/s/f head light worn.

rear tyres out of shape.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 93,295 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

o/s/f head light worn.

rear tyres out of shape.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 84,223 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,328 miles

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 76,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2011 67,724 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 57,271 miles

both front tyres low on inner edges,rear badly perished.advise all 4 changed.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 45,142 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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AF56 GKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AF56 GKV, 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 AF56 GKV registered?

AF56 GKV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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