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AF56 VBY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

145,793 mi
Last recorded145,793 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 145,793 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 137,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 121,124 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 105,700 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 92,757 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 92,695 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 82,865 miles

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 6 Sep 2011 69,766 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Sep 2009 40,560 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 VBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

AF56 VBY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is AF56 VBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 VBY shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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