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AF56 VCT

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,052 mi
Last recorded127,052 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 127,052 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 119,876 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2020 119,876 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Incorrectly fitted (5.3.1 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2019 111,699 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 104,288 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 95,522 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,164 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,907 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 76,906 miles

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

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

low reading at n/s handbrake inspection advised

Pass 18 Apr 2014 69,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear tyre wall splitting

Fail 18 Apr 2014 69,949 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n\s rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 24 Apr 2013 61,072 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 51,030 miles

slight bind from n\s\r brakes

front brake discs starting to corroded

Fail 3 May 2012 51,030 miles

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

front brake discs starting to corroded

slight bind from n\s\r brakes

Pass 3 May 2011 40,497 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 36,047 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 25,908 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 VCT is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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