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AF56 WLA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,171 mi
Last recorded112,171 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 WLA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 112,171 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 111,036 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 109,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,085 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 107,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,544 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 105,544 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 102,924 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 99,839 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 93,629 miles

headlamp images poor

Fail 9 Nov 2018 93,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

headlamp images poor

Pass 31 Oct 2017 85,439 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 85,439 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,825 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 70,708 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,708 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 66,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 66,494 miles

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)

NSR tyre perished.

OSR tyre perished.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 61,597 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are on 2mm and are perishing

brake pad warning light is on

Pass 11 Nov 2013 61,597 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are on 2mm and are perishing

brake pad warning light is on

Fail 6 Nov 2012 53,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 53,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 46,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 37,985 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 29,588 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 WLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WLA, 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 WLA registered?

AF56 WLA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 25 October 2006.

Is AF56 WLA safe to buy?

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