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AF56 XAG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

136,377 mi
Last recorded136,377 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 136,377 miles

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 136,377 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle DOOR SKIN HANGING OFF (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 132,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 132,133 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 130,131 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 127,323 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2021 127,323 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 124,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 122,027 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,611 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear bump stop come adrift

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Jun 2016 104,462 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jun 2015 96,813 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 89,754 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 79,831 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 70,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,816 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 51,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 35,828 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,828 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 XAG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XAG, 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 XAG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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