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AF56 VAE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,668 mi
Last recorded180,668 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 VAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 180,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 180,667 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 164,013 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 147,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 147,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 139,766 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 133,732 miles

brake fluid dark in colour

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

both rear suspension springs corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2020 133,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

both rear suspension springs corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 128,981 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front plastic wheel arch liner loose

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 120,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 115,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 109,500 miles

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 20 Sep 2016 109,499 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Nearside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

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

Offside front tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 98,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 80,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,395 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)

Fail 6 Aug 2012 53,395 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 49,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s side repeter lens damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Fail 8 Sep 2011 49,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s side repeter lens damaged

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floor tray fitted unable to see some components

Pass 17 Aug 2010 39,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

under floo panels fitted unable to check some componants

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,900 miles

engine mounting worn

full under floor panel fitted

rear n/s tyre starting to wear

small chips in windscreen

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deterate

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 VAE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VAE, 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 VAE registered?

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

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