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AJ56 FZL

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,298 mi
Last recorded159,298 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 FZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 159,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 159,296 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 140,781 miles

Bonnet Secondary Retaining Device Stiff

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Loose

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2022 140,772 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Bonnet Secondary Retaining Device Stiff

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Loose

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2021 133,901 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Loose

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Under Trays Fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2021 133,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both Front (5.2.3 (j))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock Covers Loose

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Both Rear (5.2.3 (j))

Under Trays Fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2020 126,556 miles

advised engine cover fitted

advised rear shock dust cover split away from bump stops

advised under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2019 120,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 120,518 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 109,895 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 16 Oct 2017 100,325 miles

advised slight play front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 17 Oct 2016 90,907 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in both front wish bone rear bushes

Pass 23 Oct 2015 77,156 miles

front discs and pads 1/2 worn

Pass 23 Oct 2014 65,525 miles

advised front pads half worn

Fail 20 Oct 2014 65,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advised front pads half worn

advised nsr nsf tyres cracking in tread

Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,165 miles

advised nsr tyre cut in tread and perished

Pass 14 Nov 2012 45,949 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,326 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 28,936 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 23,291 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 FZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FZL, 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 FZL registered?

AJ56 FZL is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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