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AJ56 FBX

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,208 mi
Last recorded187,208 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 177,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 166,836 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 166,822 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 154,733 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 154,731 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Mirror indicator inop (1.4.A.2c)

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

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Undertrays fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 143,911 miles

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2016 143,911 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both rearmost bottom wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated Both (6.3.1d)

Engine cover fitted

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,783 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 121,997 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 121,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 5 Feb 2013 100,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 100,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 81,808 miles

O/s/r tyre low

Pass 30 Dec 2010 52,814 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,430 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 FBX 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 68.8%.

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

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