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AF56 WHG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,948 mi
Last recorded121,948 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 WHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2016 121,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 111,812 miles

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Damage within zone "A". Drivers view of the road is not materially affected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,811 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened n/s and o/s parking brake cables snapped (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s (8.2.2)

Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Damage within zone "A". Drivers view of the road is not materially affected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 109,794 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 109,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 109,793 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 109,592 miles

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 109,592 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 103,341 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 98,224 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slight wear and corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front brake discs slight wear and corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2010 73,222 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres have uneven wear

Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,913 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 WHG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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