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AF56 ZFJ

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

147,897 mi
Last recorded147,897 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 ZFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 147,897 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front DISC BRAKE : back plate

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 147,893 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TORQUE reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING/MUDGAURD (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TORQUE reaction arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front DISC BRAKE : back plate

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 144,303 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front WING Corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2021 144,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury WING (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front WING Corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,937 miles

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

underside corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,937 miles

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

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

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

underside corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2020 138,894 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded and holed next to seat and seat belt mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

front and rear suspension component's corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2019 132,273 miles

Front springs and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner

signs of oil leak on under tray

Fail 28 Jun 2019 132,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front springs and suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear suspension components corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner

signs of oil leak on under tray

Pass 4 Jul 2018 128,615 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

shock absorbers corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2018 128,612 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 126,953 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre sleve (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,889 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 110,936 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,936 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 103,930 miles

brake wear indicator on

engine management light on

front brakes nearing limit

rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 29 Jul 2014 103,718 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front brakes nearing limit

rear tyres bald on inner edges

engine management light on

brake wear indicator on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 95,176 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 94,973 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 84,023 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,676 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)

front brake disc carrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,638 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 49,055 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 ZFJ, 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 ZFJ is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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