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AF56 JNK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,862 mi
Last recorded130,862 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2024 130,862 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 116,476 miles

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 107,874 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 94,236 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Rear brakes backing plates are corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2021 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Rear brakes backing plates are corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 86,455 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 82,868 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 78,513 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 73,174 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 68,474 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,761 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,761 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2014 54,885 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 48,349 miles

slight cracking to o/s/rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2011 43,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 36,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 29,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 JNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 AF56 JNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 JNK registered?

AF56 JNK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 4 September 2006.

Is AF56 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 JNK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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