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AF56 WBW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,921 mi
Last recorded136,921 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 136,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 136,920 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 134,151 miles

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 5 Dec 2016 122,818 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 107,904 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 105,063 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 97,761 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 54,104 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front exhaust mount dislocated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 35,572 miles

Downpipe not fitted in rubber mounting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Noise/vibration when reving

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Traction control light on

Fail 30 Jun 2010 35,572 miles

Downpipe not fitted in rubber mounting

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Noise/vibration when reving

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Traction control light on

Pass 5 Oct 2009 28,093 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 WBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

AF56 WBW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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