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AJ56 OLK

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

204,666 mi
Last recorded204,666 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 204,666 miles

Central Heat shield insecure

Nearside Boot strut broken

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

Nearside Front side light dim

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

Offside Boot strut detached

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

Offside Front window IN/OP

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 199,910 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 199,910 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively binding nsr (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 May 2018 188,565 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 175,132 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 164,623 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2014 152,822 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 135,613 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 115,214 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 94,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 55,290 miles

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

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 OLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 OLK, 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 OLK registered?

AJ56 OLK is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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