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AF56 WVC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

171,525 mi
Last recorded171,525 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 171,525 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 169,437 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 169,165 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 155,535 miles

Centre Rear middle seatbelt jammed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

power steering fault amber warning light

Fail 14 Mar 2016 155,376 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Rear middle seatbelt jammed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also worn on both shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

oil leak

power steering fault amber warning light

Pass 7 Mar 2015 143,983 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 132,664 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 132,664 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 173,141 miles

drivers window inoperative

engine light iluminated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 160,694 miles

engine light iluminated

Fail 31 Oct 2012 160,694 miles

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

engine light iluminated

Pass 6 Feb 2012 114,834 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 95,123 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 95,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2009 92,804 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 92,804 miles

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

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

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 WVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 WVC, 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 WVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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