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AF56 JOV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,735 mi
Last recorded158,735 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 158,735 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 152,032 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 151,879 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 141,730 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 128,725 miles

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Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 120,157 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 120,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 109,085 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 99,979 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 99,979 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 94,541 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear tyre cracking with age and wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,671 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Pass 4 Sep 2014 78,056 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,940 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 62,365 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 62,365 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 54,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 43,266 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 32,278 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,278 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 JOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JOV, 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 JOV registered?

AF56 JOV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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