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AF56 YXG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,095 mi
Last recorded152,095 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 152,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 152,095 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 144,905 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 144,864 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 139,166 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 138,717 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 125,012 miles

both front brake disc's inner surface corroding

Pass 30 Oct 2017 110,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 97,035 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 97,035 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)

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

Front discs corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2015 84,667 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 73,311 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,470 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,462 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 52,462 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 34,847 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 27,711 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 YXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

AF56 YXG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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