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AF56 JVC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,662 mi
Last recorded113,662 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 JVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,662 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 110,199 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 110,199 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,576 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 104,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 100,580 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 88,050 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2017 87,100 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2016 86,354 miles

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

N/S headlamp lense has a temporary repair to a deteriorated lense

O/S headlamp lense is deteriorating

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 86,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through an open cut in the tread (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are getting low on 3mm

O/S headlamp lense is deteriorating

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loosing grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 80,707 miles

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated and slightly affecting beam image

Offside Front CV gaiter secure but is leaking grease slightly

front and rear number plates secure but have been stuck on top old number plates

Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,540 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front headlamp deteriorated and slightly affecting beam image

Offside Front CV gaiter secure but is leaking grease slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2014 76,011 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 76,011 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 75,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 60,858 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2011 60,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 48,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 48,020 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 34,808 miles

Offside 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 JVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JVC, 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 JVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2006.

Is AF56 JVC safe to buy?

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