MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust bracket broken but still secure
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Central Exhaust joint sleeve corroded
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount/console bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower, centre of sill below B pillar within 30cm of seat/belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area/zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust joint sleeve corroded
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate value of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Handbrake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear mount/console bush perished/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower, centre of sill below B pillar within 30cm of seat/belt mounting points (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips in swept area/zone A (3.2 (a) (i))
Suspension components corroded
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all rear suspension components rusty
exhaust centre clamp sleave almost corroded through
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
all rear suspension components rusty
exhaust centre clamp sleave almost corroded through
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort lever seized on caliper (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack within tread
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish within tread
Offside Front Tyre starting to crack within tread
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish within tread
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs, both inner faces (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack within tread
Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish within tread
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre starting to crack within tread
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish within tread
O/S/F window mech faulty
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
service light on
Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
service light on
both front tyres worn low 205-55-16
service light on
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres worn low 205-55-16
service light on
both rear tyres perished 205-55-16
front brakes in poor condition
service light on
both rear tyres perished 205-55-16
front offside tyre worn low on inner edge 205-55-15
rear tyres starting to perish 205-55-16
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AJ56 FKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 FKA, 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 FKA is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 November 2006.
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