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AF56 WZP

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

219,245 mi
Last recorded219,245 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 219,245 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 208,423 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 192,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 191,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 168,725 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 135,561 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 124,401 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2018 124,401 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 117,772 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 117,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 104,960 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 104,960 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,176 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 66,893 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 66,893 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 57,114 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2013 57,114 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 41,814 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 36,325 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,540 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 27,095 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 WZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WZP, 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 WZP registered?

AF56 WZP is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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