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AJ56 EYC

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,703 mi
Last recorded196,703 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 EYC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 196,703 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 182,574 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 182,545 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 149,929 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 148,581 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 134,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 117,243 miles

both front headlamps faded

both front tyres stepped

both rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2015 103,318 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 103,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,218 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 85,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 80,829 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 80,829 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 73,770 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Nov 2012 73,770 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 63,033 miles

front and rear brake discs worn.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,204 miles

Front brake disks worn near legal limit

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 40,668 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 EYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AJ56 EYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AJ56 EYC?

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What year was AJ56 EYC registered?

AJ56 EYC is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 13 November 2006.

Is AJ56 EYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 EYC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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