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AJ56 OLE

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

213,912 mi
Last recorded213,912 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 OLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 213,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 201,891 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 201,758 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 193,062 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 188,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 181,135 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 171,970 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 161,400 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 143,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 129,129 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear wheel has slight drag

Pass 13 Oct 2015 111,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 16 Oct 2014 101,909 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 101,908 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 94,089 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,197 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 68,168 miles

1 nsr tyre has some sidewall damage

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 55,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,300 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 OLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 OLE, 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 OLE is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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