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AJ56 EWV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,027 mi
Last recorded116,027 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 116,027 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers door electric window not working

Fail 30 Dec 2020 116,005 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

drivers door electric window not working

Pass 6 Dec 2019 111,113 miles

Nearside indicator side repeater discoloured

Nearside no.plate light inop

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever seized

Fail 6 Dec 2019 111,113 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside indicator side repeater discoloured

Nearside no.plate light inop

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever seized

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,514 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on both edges

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Lip on both rear brake discs

Nearside indicator side repeater lens cracked

Nearside no.plate light inop

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning and offside handbrake effort low on rolling brake tester

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2018 105,514 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres worn low on tread and worn on both edges

Both rear suspension coil springs corroded

Lip on both rear brake discs

Nearside indicator side repeater lens cracked

Nearside no.plate light inop

Offside rear caliper handbrake lever not fully returning and offside handbrake effort low on rolling brake tester

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 99,889 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear caliper handbrake lever mechanisms not fully returning

Both rear coil springs corroded

Lower rear gearbox rubber mounting bush deteriorated

Plastic undershield fitted unable to inspect

Rear subframe corroded

Surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,889 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Both rear caliper handbrake lever mechanisms not fully returning

Both rear coil springs corroded

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. Both (1.8)

Lower rear gearbox rubber mounting bush deteriorated

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

Plastic undershield fitted unable to inspect

Rear subframe corroded

Surface corrosion on rear underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Dec 2016 93,317 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Fail 6 Dec 2016 93,317 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)

Both front brake discs corroded

Both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and worn on inner edges

General surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

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

Nearside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 89,659 miles

All 4 tyres getting low

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,983 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2014 83,983 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 78,093 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 78,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,137 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,098 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 47,831 miles

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)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 33,692 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre cracking in thread

Pass 26 Oct 2009 33,692 miles

offside front tyre cracking in thread

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 EWV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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