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AF56 XCL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,564 mi
Last recorded183,564 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 XCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2021 183,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approaching fail stage (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

age related corrosion under body

hand brake travel becoming excessive

Pass 7 Aug 2020 178,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 178,716 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 167,412 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2019 167,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2018 145,473 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Fail 21 Jul 2018 145,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached engine under tray insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover & under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Jul 2017 127,292 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded coil's (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

engine cover & under tray fitted. engine cover insecure.

engine management light on

Fail 29 Jul 2017 127,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear coil spring corroded coil's (2.4.C.1b)

coolant low

engine cover & under tray fitted. engine cover insecure.

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2016 113,522 miles

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

Offside Front window not working

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

offside front & offside rear doors damaged

Fail 13 Aug 2016 113,522 miles

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

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

Offside Front window not working

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

engine cover & under tray fitted

offside front & offside rear doors damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2015 98,415 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2015 98,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 66,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2013 66,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,825 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,972 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,225 miles

"w" rated tyres on front,"v"s on rear

rear tyres cracking between treads

Pass 21 Oct 2009 24,988 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 24,988 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XCL, 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 XCL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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