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AF56 VBG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,290 mi
Last recorded140,290 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 140,290 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 139,919 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 112,168 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 112,110 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear 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 25 Jul 2013 83,143 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 83,141 miles

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,839 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 72,839 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 62,706 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 48,314 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,307 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 VBG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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