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AF56 WBV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,121 mi
Last recorded157,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 WBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2023 157,121 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage slight play

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage slight play

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear coil spring corroded

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

engine mounting slight play

Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,278 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

lower engine mount deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2021 146,001 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,866 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/F AND N/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 126,774 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Inner arch loose

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 115,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 114,065 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracking in tread

Brake discs on front have corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2015 111,043 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

nearside rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2015 111,043 miles

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

front brake discs corroded slightly on inner surfaces

nearside rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2014 101,951 miles

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2014 101,581 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front 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 19 Nov 2013 92,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 92,505 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,467 miles

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

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

Traction controll light is on

Fail 25 Jan 2013 83,467 miles

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

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

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

Traction controll light is on

Pass 3 Mar 2012 71,744 miles

Traction control light is on

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,480 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,152 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 WBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WBV, 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 WBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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