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AF56 WHW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,781 mi
Last recorded179,781 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 179,781 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2024 179,781 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 175,538 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 172,340 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 156,382 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 156,380 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 134,196 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 114,659 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 114,655 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety FUEL (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 98,600 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mount Broken

Offside Rear Not Working corretly

Pass 24 Apr 2017 92,218 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 92,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush lower (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 83,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 72,375 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 72,375 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 68,011 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 56,851 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 40,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 May 2011 40,851 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,300 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 WHW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WHW, 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 WHW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 9 October 2006.

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