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AF56 VBD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

141,981 mi
Last recorded141,981 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 141,981 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 141,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 136,337 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 136,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens deteriorated slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens deteriorated slightly (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 133,239 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUTS ON TREAD

Fail 30 Apr 2018 133,239 miles

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT HEADLAMPS MARKED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE ON TREAD BARS AND CUTS ON TREAD

Pass 5 May 2017 128,143 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 128,143 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working TOP (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STABILIZER BAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 124,809 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 116,664 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 116,664 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 111,752 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 111,752 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 104,720 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 104,720 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2012 97,797 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 90,784 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 72,818 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 VBD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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