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AJ56 EVC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

270,882 mi
Last recorded270,882 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EVC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 270,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2019 261,838 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a just on the ten mm limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 261,838 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone a just on the ten mm limits (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense in mirror damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 257,546 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror indicator damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 248,176 miles

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

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

deceleration brake test carried out

Pass 2 Mar 2018 236,910 miles

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

deceleration brake test carried out

Pass 23 Aug 2017 221,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint anti roll link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

plastic undertrays fitted restricting full view of some items

Pass 16 Aug 2016 187,694 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted stopping and restricting examination

Pass 26 Aug 2015 157,783 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 111,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2013 73,904 miles

front discs slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 73,901 miles

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

front discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 72,971 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2013 72,970 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,672 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 56,148 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 33,045 miles

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

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

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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AJ56 EVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ56 EVC, 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 AJ56 EVC registered?

AJ56 EVC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 2 November 2006.

Is AJ56 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 EVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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