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AJ56 OLG

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,154 mi
Last recorded145,154 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 145,154 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2016 77,876 miles

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OBJECT ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT SCREEN

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS ARE SLIGHTLY WORN

ALL THE BRAKE PIPES ARE PLASTIC COATED

ENGINE AND FLOOR COVERS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

OBJECT ON THE OFFSIDE FRONT SCREEN

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 70,434 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,434 miles

ALL FOUR COIL SPRINGS ARE SLIGHTLY CORRODED

BOTH FRONT STRUTS ARE SLIGHTLY STIFF

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 61,068 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of both rear tyres ... both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack + perish ...

all four brake discs are slightly worn ....

all four coil springs are slightly corroded ...

Pass 4 Aug 2014 61,068 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGED ...

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise condition of both rear tyres ... both rear tyres sidewalls starting to crack + perish ...

all four brake discs are slightly worn ....

all four coil springs are slightly corroded ...

Pass 26 Aug 2013 55,911 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 55,911 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,621 miles

esp light on

Pass 1 Nov 2011 45,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

couple dents scratches

couple very small chips

esp off

front brake imbalance

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,154 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 30,597 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 OLG is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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