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AJ56 FBV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,516 mi
Last recorded120,516 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,516 miles

Front wings corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 109,359 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT FRONT. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 105,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Boot slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various body corrosion

Pass 19 Aug 2019 91,723 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 86,631 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 86,631 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 75,219 miles

Oil leak ()

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

Pass 8 Nov 2016 67,475 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated on dash

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 60,308 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 53,708 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 45,184 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 39,168 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,277 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 29,523 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 25,811 miles

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

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 FBV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FBV, 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 FBV registered?

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

Is AJ56 FBV safe to buy?

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