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AF56 USU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,689 mi
Last recorded147,689 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 147,689 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s hub assembly corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 14 Jul 2021 147,687 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s hub assembly corroded

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 17 Feb 2021 146,026 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres crackes in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 146,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch removed (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres crackes in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 144,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 144,712 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 CRACKING IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 142,599 miles

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 142,598 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

CENTER STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 136,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 128,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 122,743 miles

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2015 116,222 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,579 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,641 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,306 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 44,587 miles

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

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

advise front disc slightly corroded

advise rear disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,244 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear 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 USU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 USU, 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 USU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AF56 USU safe to buy?

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