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AJ56 PCY

2006 Volkswagen Jetta

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,520 mi
Last recorded104,520 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Volkswagen Jetta89,916 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ56 PCY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelJetta
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 104,520 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 97,694 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 4 Sep 2018 84,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 84,207 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,883 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 67,728 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,914 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,972 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 41,578 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 36,406 miles

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 19 Dec 2013 36,406 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 24 Dec 2012 32,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 32,340 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 28,873 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 25,953 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 22,686 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 PCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PCY, 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 PCY is a 2006 Volkswagen Jetta, first registered on 26 December 2006.

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