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AJ56 MKF

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

51,620 mi
Last recorded51,620 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 51,620 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 50,827 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 48,012 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 48,007 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2022 44,738 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 44,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 42,001 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 38,141 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 35,937 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 33,458 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack through threaded area

Pass 13 Nov 2017 31,159 miles

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,315 miles

both front tyres starting to crack

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2015 27,653 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2014 26,595 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 25,570 miles

all four tyres perished/cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 24,868 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 24,220 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 23,017 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,207 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 MKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKF, 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 MKF registered?

AJ56 MKF is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 7 November 2006.

Is AJ56 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ56 MKF shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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