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AF56 VDP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

174,059 mi
Last recorded174,059 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 174,059 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 170,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 163,128 miles

Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 155,720 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,358 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2022 148,358 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 142,927 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 137,838 miles

all brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2019 130,093 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 130,093 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 119,554 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 110,953 miles

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 110,953 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,955 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 88,422 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 77,086 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 64,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,212 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 43,629 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,220 miles

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

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 VDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VDP, 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 VDP registered?

AF56 VDP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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