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AF56 XAO

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

132,212 mi
Last recorded132,212 miles
Recorded on21 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2021 132,212 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2020 123,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen Chipped

Pass 17 May 2019 113,286 miles

Central Front Windscreen chipped

Fail 17 May 2019 113,286 miles

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

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

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

Central Front Windscreen chipped

Pass 19 May 2018 102,438 miles

Central Front Oil leak at the top of engine at the rear of the engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v arrowspeed brand (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 May 2018 102,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16 91v good year brand on the front and arrow speed on rear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both upper and lower gaiters split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed same size as nsf (4.1.D.1b)

Central Front Oil leak at the top of engine at the rear of the engine ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55r16 91v arrowspeed brand (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 94,757 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 89,990 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 13 May 2015 82,120 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 70,111 miles

nsf sidelight dim

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 May 2013 59,810 miles

small stone chip zone "a" lower section.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 57,316 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 38,740 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 38,740 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 31,898 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 XAO is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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