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AJ56 MJV

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,790 mi
Last recorded136,790 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 136,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 129,801 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2020 129,801 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2019 121,608 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear both n/s o/s disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower rear lower sub frame and suspension parts showing signs of surface rust

exhaust system showing signs of corrosion

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,142 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 99,772 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 89,206 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,215 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 80,172 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,726 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 63,726 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 60,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind o/s/r brale

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,973 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight bind o/s/r brale

Pass 24 Oct 2012 53,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 53,048 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 45,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre tread band perishing

Pass 28 Oct 2010 38,661 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 32,045 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 MJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MJV, 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 MJV is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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