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AF56 USW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,216 mi
Last recorded154,216 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 154,216 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 136,967 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 137,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,299 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 109,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 97,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,505 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 86,299 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,050 miles

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Mar 2018 80,050 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust bracket broken

Pass 6 Mar 2017 77,103 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,727 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 70,727 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 59,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 55,930 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 50,442 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 41,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2011 41,216 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2010 35,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 27,805 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 USW 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 76.2%.

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 USW, 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 USW registered?

AF56 USW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 September 2006.

Is AF56 USW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 USW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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