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AF56 UUA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

257,443 mi
Last recorded257,443 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 257,443 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 230,304 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 229,402 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 201,284 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 183,046 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 177,741 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2021 176,477 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 133,510 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 133,107 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 114,899 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 91,658 miles

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)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 91,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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 10 Sep 2014 83,605 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 77,912 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect floor sections and front to rear brakepipes due to protective floor covers.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 69,117 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 62,359 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 52,583 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 41,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 41,300 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 UUA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

Is AF56 UUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 UUA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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