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AF56 HNP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,967 mi
Last recorded97,967 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 HNP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2020 97,967 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction item on mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged badly cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged splitting (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both headlamps poor condition

brake pad warning light on

Pass 8 May 2019 85,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 85,834 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front (4.4.3 (b))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust parts missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear section missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2018 77,519 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 67,991 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 67,991 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,623 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 57,731 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 57,731 miles

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet safety catch sticking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 54,887 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 51,530 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 51,530 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 46,424 miles

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

oil at top engine cover + level at minimum

Fail 10 Sep 2011 46,424 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

oil at top engine cover + level at minimum

Pass 30 Aug 2010 38,226 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 5K MLS REAR BRAKE PADS AT N/S 8K MLS

Fail 30 Aug 2010 38,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

BONNET CATCH HARD TO OPEN AND CLOSE ( ADJUST AND LUBE OR !!!! )

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW 5K MLS REAR BRAKE PADS AT N/S 8K MLS

Pass 1 Sep 2009 32,765 miles

FRONT WIPERS SMEAR

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

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 HNP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HNP, 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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AF56 HNP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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