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AJ56 FCA

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,705 mi
Last recorded123,705 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 123,705 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 105,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,001 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 64,090 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 64,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 49,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,529 miles

advise( esp light on )

advise( front discs beginning to pit slightly)

advise( o,s,r & n,s,r tyre treads carcked & beginning to perish)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 34,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise( esp light on )

advise( front discs beginning to pit slightly)

advise( o,s,r & n,s,r tyre treads carcked & beginning to perish)

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 FCA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FCA, 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

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What year was AJ56 FCA registered?

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

Is AJ56 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 FCA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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