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AFZ 311

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,285 mi
Last recorded155,285 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFZ 311
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 155,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 155,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 152,856 miles

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 136,547 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2023 136,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 136,253 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 125,571 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 120,344 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,606 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 111,213 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 111,210 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 104,392 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,392 miles

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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 96,843 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 96,443 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 88,529 miles

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

both rear bump stops and covers deteriorated

Fail 27 Jan 2016 88,529 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

both front headlamps deteriorated

both rear bump stops and covers deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,649 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Front wipers slightly smearing

Fail 14 Jan 2015 79,649 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,493 miles

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

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

rear shocker shrouds missing

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,741 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 61,609 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 61,609 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 30 Jan 2011 54,604 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 47,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight cracking on rear tyres >< keep under observation

Pass 12 May 2009 31,754 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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AFZ 311 is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AFZ 311, 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 AFZ 311 registered?

AFZ 311 is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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