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AJ56 FBU

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,089 mi
Last recorded198,089 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 198,089 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,324 miles

slight smoke build up during emissions test

Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,790 miles

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

slight play steering & suspension

Fail 16 Nov 2010 53,587 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

slight play steering & suspension

Pass 13 Nov 2009 30,951 miles

offside and nearside rear tyre tread areas starting to crack

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 FBU is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FBU, 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 FBU registered?

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

Is AJ56 FBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 FBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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