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AJ56 EVW

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,051 mi
Last recorded129,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 129,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside number plate lamp bulb dim

Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,185 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn right on to the legal limit off 1.6

Pass 22 Jul 2015 114,479 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,868 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 104,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 89,644 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,644 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2013 78,832 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,416 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,064 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 68,748 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,110 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,452 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 51,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 EVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EVW, 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 EVW registered?

AJ56 EVW is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 1 November 2006.

Is AJ56 EVW safe to buy?

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