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AF56 XBK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,098 mi
Last recorded175,098 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XBK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 175,098 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 172,521 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 170,279 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 167,837 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 167,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 164,814 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 162,376 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 159,655 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 155,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 155,350 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

mil light on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 144,621 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 144,621 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 136,989 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 136,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 125,650 miles

mil light on

Fail 3 Sep 2013 125,650 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 114,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 102,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,435 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 81,146 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,437 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 XBK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver 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 XBK, 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 XBK registered?

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

Is AF56 XBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF56 XBK shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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