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AJ56 EXD

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,781 mi
Last recorded163,781 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 163,781 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Amber (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2021 163,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjuster stuck or possible bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Using amber lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch cover loose

Fail 9 Mar 2021 163,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Adjuster stuck or possible bulb (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Fuel system component leaking Middle of car under cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour Using amber lamps (4.2.3 (a) (i))

NEW TYRES MUST NOT BE STRETCHED FITTED

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel arch cover loose

WIPERS NEED RETESTING

Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,519 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 145,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 145,329 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear sidewalls damaged/ worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside and offside rear tyres stretched

Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,576 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 131,842 miles

Drivers door inner handle occasionally sticks.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front & rear bushes have slight movement. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rubbing slightly against inner dirt shield.

Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,619 miles

osf tyre worn low in tread

Fail 16 Dec 2016 115,619 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

osf tyre worn low in tread

Pass 2 Dec 2015 105,025 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 105,025 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)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,503 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 86,503 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,825 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,626 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 46,916 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 37,599 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,616 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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AJ56 EXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue 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 EXD, 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 EXD is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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