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AF56 VCP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

223,031 mi
Last recorded223,031 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 223,031 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 223,031 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 199,626 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 156,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 156,178 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 117,039 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Oct 2012 117,030 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2011 80,487 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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 4 Oct 2011 80,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres on 3mm

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

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

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar droplink rubber gaitor split

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,792 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 45,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 34,782 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,745 miles

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

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 VCP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VCP, 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 VCP registered?

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

Is AF56 VCP safe to buy?

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