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AF56 WYX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

299,159 mi
Last recorded299,159 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 WYX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 299,159 miles

Central exhaust support broken

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 299,157 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central exhaust support broken

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 282,242 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 282,242 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 266,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 251,631 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 251,631 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 242,736 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear lower sections (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Stone chip in screen

Pass 15 Jan 2020 234,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 234,860 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 136,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 204,699 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 186,870 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 186,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 105,336 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 105,336 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 96,440 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 96,440 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 89,883 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 89,879 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,806 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 65,935 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 65,935 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2011 52,172 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 43,827 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010 43,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 WYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WYX, 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 WYX registered?

AF56 WYX is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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