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AF56 HWE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,311 mi
Last recorded124,311 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 HWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 124,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 124,138 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 117,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2617 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 117,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2617 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 112,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2617 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 112,536 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread. dot code 2617 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 112,380 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2020 108,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM bald on inner edge [205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 108,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 2MM bald on inner edge [205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 102,153 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroding/pitting on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 99,455 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 99,451 miles

Front Inner Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected both sides inner pads friction material breaking away from metal part! (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 99,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 99,082 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 98,330 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 97,725 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 97,725 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S Front Tyre Flat

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,276 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 97,276 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,998 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 88,073 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 71,012 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 71,012 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,202 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 HWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HWE, 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 HWE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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