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AF56 WYU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 WYU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 132,182 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 126,681 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 126,678 miles

Central Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 120,388 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 113,165 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 113,160 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 10,713 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 10,700 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side (4.1.4 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,311 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links slight play

offside front lower arm ball joints slight play

offside rear coil spring corroded still complete

Pass 9 Aug 2018 92,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,619 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 90,619 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 87,667 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 84,514 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 81,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2014 77,819 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2013 77,804 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 71,968 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,546 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 52,689 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 42,543 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 WYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF56 WYU registered?

AF56 WYU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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