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AF56 XBM

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 122,975 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 122,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 112,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 99,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine management warning light illuminated

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 99,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

engine management warning light illuminated

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,445 miles

rear brake pads look low

slight dampness around o/s/r shock absorber

Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,499 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 6 Sep 2012 77,656 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner faces.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 69,313 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,352 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 51,453 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 XBM is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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